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Oral sex
I gave oral sex to this boy about 2 days ago and he came in my mouth. I have ulcers all over my mouth and I swallowed his semen.
I am worried because I know that he is very promicusous and has lived in London (there is a very high prevelence of HIV in men there) and I am gay so this will obviously increase the chances.
I was wondering if there is a risk of catching HIV from this encounter. We are in a relationship and I know that this will not "protect" me from HIV but I need to know what the REAL risks are.
I have given oral sex before and he did not ejaculate into my mouth.
I have been to the GUM clinic because I have done the same thing to a guy and they acted like I would be absolutley fine and there really was nothing to worry about (they basically said we are not giving you and HIV test) but they said to go back every six months if I got into having regular sex (which I have).
I know it sounds stupid because you cannot tell if someone has HIV by looking at them but he has rashes over his skin and he looks very skinny - I know this seems stupid but....
THANK YOU x
I am worried because I know that he is very promicusous and has lived in London (there is a very high prevelence of HIV in men there) and I am gay so this will obviously increase the chances.
I was wondering if there is a risk of catching HIV from this encounter. We are in a relationship and I know that this will not "protect" me from HIV but I need to know what the REAL risks are.
I have given oral sex before and he did not ejaculate into my mouth.
I have been to the GUM clinic because I have done the same thing to a guy and they acted like I would be absolutley fine and there really was nothing to worry about (they basically said we are not giving you and HIV test) but they said to go back every six months if I got into having regular sex (which I have).
I know it sounds stupid because you cannot tell if someone has HIV by looking at them but he has rashes over his skin and he looks very skinny - I know this seems stupid but....
THANK YOU x
Being gay does not affect the chances of you getting HIV.
I second what Teak just said... your risk is very low, but all people who are sexually active outside of long-term, monogamous relationships should be tested for STDs and HIV periodically.
On another note, I highly encourage you to inquire about HIV status with the partners you have sex with before having sex with them. If you are concerned, you can speak to your partner (maybe they have been tested). It's up to you whether you would like to test or not. For the future, you may also choose to use flavoured condoms for oral sex (as this will virtually eliminate any chances for HIV). It's a personal decision to make though, you may choose to decide that the risk of HIV from oral sex is low enough for you to continue your current lifestyle.
I second what Teak just said... your risk is very low, but all people who are sexually active outside of long-term, monogamous relationships should be tested for STDs and HIV periodically.
On another note, I highly encourage you to inquire about HIV status with the partners you have sex with before having sex with them. If you are concerned, you can speak to your partner (maybe they have been tested). It's up to you whether you would like to test or not. For the future, you may also choose to use flavoured condoms for oral sex (as this will virtually eliminate any chances for HIV). It's a personal decision to make though, you may choose to decide that the risk of HIV from oral sex is low enough for you to continue your current lifestyle.
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