Brief oral contact risk

[MKINB]

Hi. Is there a real risk of contracting an STI (specifically syphilis) from 2 or 3 seconds of oral contact with a guy's soft, dry penis tip? I'm also a guy by the way. I spoke to two different nurses on the phone at the local STI clinic. One said, there was no risk due to the brief contact and the other said there was a risk, but it's unlikely as syphilis is rare in this country: less than 4 cases per 100,000 people each year. Can anyone here give me a little advice.

Thanks

[uomeasmile]

Statistically speaking it is extremely improbable that you would have contacted an STI from such a brief encounter. That being said, STIs can be transmitted via oral sex, even when a person is asymptomatic. Anyone who thinks there may be even a small chance of having an STI should avoid sexual contact until they know they are in the clear. Out of an abundance of caution, testing is the best way to proceed. I highly doubt you will have positive results, but I am sure any future partners would appreciate your extra steps to protect them from a potential exposure. I wish you all the best! Take care.

[MKINB]

Thanks. The test is booked for Tuesday. I doubt I have anything really, but the anxiety won't stop. The only way to be 100% sure is to test.

[Jaimeortiz]

BTW I think std are scary unfortunately what we have been taught has caused an irrational fear and really caused more anxiety than anything else.

[MKINB]

I agree and I appreciate all of your advice. I'm starting to feel a bit better....finally.

[MKINB]

Ok, so despite your advice (and that of an experienced nurse) in the end no reassuring words can stop my mind running wild and I have booked in for a test on Tuesday (just 7 more days before I get my results). Thanks for your efforts and advice. It really was appreciated.  I just can't ignore my brain with its worst case scenario.

All that said, I assume that as long as I avoid giving oral , I can still kiss and play with someone without worrying about infecting them with and (most likely invented) std?

[Jaimeortiz]

I would not worry and move on

[MKINB]

Can I just ask what you are basing your advice on? I really appreciate it, that's why I posted,  I just want to know that it is sound as I have read some scary statistics involving STIs and the MSM community.

[Jaimeortiz]

Reading hundreds of post and only taking into account answers from real std experts.also I have read a few test studies.

[MKINB]

One more question,. Do you have any statistics on STI transmissions via oral  not that I really did oral, as I can't seem to find anything anywhere, just that it is less risk.

[Jaimeortiz]

I do not have any general statistics about transmission through oral but I really think you need to put it behind you and not worry I don’t think you would have caught anything from your brief exposure

[MKINB]

Ok. I'll try. Thanks.

[Jaimeortiz]

Stds are not very efficient at transmission even most unprotected full penetration sex does not end up in infection. I highly doubt you got something from your 3 second encounter

[MKINB]

Thanks for the quick response. It's been over 2 weeks and no noticeable symptoms (I know that's fairly normal though). I think anxiety is getting the better of me.

[Jaimeortiz]

Yes anxiety is the only real risk here. My advice would be for you to not worry about it, don’t asume every sensation you feel down there has anything to do with std. make sure you don’t go inspecting yourself constantly you may actually injure your self doing so. Just put this behind you and always practice condom protected sex

[MKINB]

I'm worried about oral symotoms, but the advice still stands. Thsnks :)