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recieving oral sex

Hello. Is an oral sex risk free for the reciever? If not, to what extent is it risky? What types of std infections could the reciever get? And what about the one who is giving oral sex?
Two weeks ago I recieved oral sex from a guy. Im a guy. Am i at risk for any std/hiv infections? I have some pain on the tip of the penis. The tip is a bit swollen i guess. I dont know how to describe it, but i have seen something bluish sometimes red thing (im not sure what it is. But its underneath the skin ). Could it be a sign of an std infection?
Thank you.
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No, it isn't risk free, but it's a lot lower risk than vaginal or anal sex.

The most common infection resulting from oral sex is NGU. This is an infection in the urethra that can be caused by normal mouth bacteria that gets into the urethra during oral sex.

You could also get gonorrhea if the person giving you oral has gonorrhea in the throat.

Syphilis and herpes type 1 (cold sores) can also be transmitted vial oral sex (if you got herpes from oral sex, you'd have genital hsv1), but it doesn't sound like this is what you have since you don't mention any sores on your skin.

It could be NGU, and it doesn't really sound like gonorrhea. Your best bet is to get seen by a doctor. They'll likely have you pee in a cup, and test it.

You aren't at risk for HIV from getting oral sex (or giving it, either). Chlamydia can, in theory, live in the throat, but most experts say they've never seen it.

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How long would it take for syphilis and herpes to show symptoms? Does gonorrhea and NGU show a specific symptoms?
When is it the right time to test for those stds?
Syphilis would give you a sore called a chancre. This could appear anywhere from 10-90 days, but the average is 3 weeks. It can take up to 3 months for antibodies to appear, but most people will test positive by 6 weeks.

Herpes sores can appear anywhere from 2 to 20 days, with the average of 4 days. It can take up to 4 months to show positive on a test, but most will by 6 weeks. Ask your doctor for a type specific IgG blood test. Make sure it's type specific, and that it's NOT an IgM, which is unreliable and shouldn't be done on anyone who is not an infant.

If you get symptoms from gonorrhea, it would be a discharge from the penis, pain or burning when you pee, swelling or pain at the tip of the penis or in the testicles. You can test for that at about 3-5 days after exposure.

NGU may give you a discharge, burning or pain when you urinate and itching/irritation/tenderness in the urethra. You can also test for this at 3-5 days. Gonorrhea and NGU are tested by peeing in a cup.



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