I had oral sex with my partner. Can I have HIV or STD?

Question

Hi doctor,

I had an oral sex with my partner. He ejected his semen in my mouth. The next day morning, I got a throat pain and there is a pain in my tonsils. I got a fever, cough and severe back pain. After that, I got my left knee pain and still, it is painful. Do you think I have HIV or STD? I have a little pimple on my neck. I have a feeling of vomiting and a fast heartbeat. There is no rashes or ulcers in my private part. Is this normal?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Transmission of HIV is impossible through oral sex. Saliva cannot cause the transmission of HIV. But, other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) like herpes or HPV (human papillomavirus) or candida can spread through oral sex. But, a sore throat is not a presenting complaint in these STD's. A sore throat is due to infection. Take a proper antibiotic course and you will be alright. Warm saline gargles can also help in quick recovery.

For more information consult a sexologist online.