I am concerned. Can HIV spread through oral sex?

Question

Hi doctor,

I spent three nights with a girl I met online a week ago. There was no intercourse, but we had unprotected oral sex, mutual masturbation, and kissing. I later found out that she has had a crazy sexual history (unprotected anal sex and vaginal sex).

Am I at risk of HIV? I worry that she tried to rub my penis with her vagina, but I stopped her. I am worried about what if it is touched? Do my other activities warrant a need for a test?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Unprotected oral sex carries a negligible to low risk for HIV acquisition, especially if there are fresh cuts or sores or lesions, or bleeding gums. Mutual masturbation and kissing are quite safe. Rubbing the vagina without entry, I do not think will cause any harm.

Overall, I suggest that you get tested for HIV at four weeks of exposure, and if the result is negative, get a confirmatory HIV antibody test at three months.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The HIV test is a rapid test, highly sensitive and specific, and the result is available in just 20 minutes. I always suggest that all my sexually active patients know their baseline HIV status at least. Since you had negligible to low-risk exposure (oral sex), it is recommended to undergo the test.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.