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HIV Giving Oral Questions
Hi,
I recently gave unprotected oral to a male for no longer than 1 minute (8 days ago)., there was no ejaculation This person is very promiscuous and I do not know their status. I just had a few questions:
I'm under the impression of the following:
1. Saliva inhibits the transmission of HIV / HIV doesn't survive outside the body on a penis in air, thus even pre-cum would not pose a risk as it would've been OUTSIDE the body?
2. The cells required to transmit/infect HIV are not found in the mouth/throat.
3. Through researching - I found that there have only been a 'few' proven cases of transmission via giving oral sex and only one without ejaculation present? (PubMED) - Is this true, or are there no documented cases?
4. I have developed a small canker sore in my cheek - I'm under the impression that canker sores are NOT a symptom of ARS, and only likely in late stage HIV (Post from Dr. on MedHELP)
5. I went to the hospital and was told that this is not a risk for HIV. CDC, etc says extremely 'low' - is this more of a CYA thing?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I recently gave unprotected oral to a male for no longer than 1 minute (8 days ago)., there was no ejaculation This person is very promiscuous and I do not know their status. I just had a few questions:
I'm under the impression of the following:
1. Saliva inhibits the transmission of HIV / HIV doesn't survive outside the body on a penis in air, thus even pre-cum would not pose a risk as it would've been OUTSIDE the body?
2. The cells required to transmit/infect HIV are not found in the mouth/throat.
3. Through researching - I found that there have only been a 'few' proven cases of transmission via giving oral sex and only one without ejaculation present? (PubMED) - Is this true, or are there no documented cases?
4. I have developed a small canker sore in my cheek - I'm under the impression that canker sores are NOT a symptom of ARS, and only likely in late stage HIV (Post from Dr. on MedHELP)
5. I went to the hospital and was told that this is not a risk for HIV. CDC, etc says extremely 'low' - is this more of a CYA thing?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Nothing has changed since you last posted about your hiv anxiety in terms of risks. Risks (to remind you) are that there is a risk only if you have unprotected vaginal or anal sex or share IV needles to inject drugs. Air and saliva inactivate the virus so giving oral sex is of no risk at all.
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