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Is it true that if you are receiving oral sex it does not matter if the person giving blow job has oral problem or bleeding gums and is hiv+ she can not transmit hiv to you unless u have genital sores or cut?

Q: is it true that if you are receiving oral sex it does not matter if the person giving blow job has oral problem or bleeding gums and is hiv+ she can not transmit hiv to you unless u have genital sores or cut?

: In general yes. But with oral sex there is still a small risk

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

In general yes. But with oral sex there is still a small risk

Answered 2/15/2023

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Unprotected sex is always risky. What if she accidentally bites or scratches your penis. HIV is a blood to blood transfer. Practice safe sex so no concerns over HIV or STD'S.

Answered 2/15/2023

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A member asked:

Is it true that if you are receiving oral sex it does not matter if the person giving blow job has oral problem or bleeding gums and is hiv+ she can not transmit hiv to you unless u have genital sores or cut?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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Is bleeding gums are risk for oral sex?I read online some said no risk and some said little risk and proven case of hiv contact in oral sex.can someone help me to answer for this?I brushed my teeth right after oral sex and my gums start to bleed?

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