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A 25-year-old male asked:
What stis/stds and infection you and your partner may get from unprotected oral sex? are we still in danger if both are protected like wearing condom
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
STDs: Fellatio presents the risk of syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, and HIV, among others. Condoms will lessen the risk appreciably. Be careful out there. Hope this helps.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Low risk, not zero: Contrary to advice from some sources, oral sex can be considered safe sex -- compared with vaginal or anal sex, much lower risk for all STDs and no risk for some. Main risks are gonorrhea, herpes due to HSV1, nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), and syphilis. Very low risk for chlamydia, HSV2, and HPV. Virtually zero for HIV and probably hepatitis. Condoms: see comment to follow.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
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For vaginal or anal sex, male condoms that are properly used and don't break are close to 100% protective against STDs transmitted primarily through fluids (gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, hepatitis B). Because of skin contact above the condom, they are less effective against herpes, HPV, and syphilis. But still much safer than no condom at all! Don't worry about microscopic leaks or pores: urban myth.
Oct 22, 2014
Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Provided original answer
Properly used male condoms, with no obvious breakage, are close to 100% effective vs STDs transmitted by fluids (gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, hep B). They work less well against skin to skin transmission (HSV, HPV, syphilis), because of conact above the condom--but still much better than no condom. And infection through microscopic leaks or pores is an urban myth! No need for "water test" after sex.
Oct 22, 2014
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You need to see a Dr and get tested for STD including herpes, HIV, Syph and gonorrhea. He or she should also be checked.
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Also be on the lookout for discharge from your penis, i.e. mucus or pus, perhaps showing by as underwear stains. Get medical care ASAP. Your partner also should be checked for STDs.
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