Can I Get HIV from Oral Sex?

In some circles it is believed that HIV and oral sex are not related. But unfortunately there is an oral sex HIV risk. Thus the question from our viewer.

An Anonymous Viewer Writes

"Two days ago I got "bj" from a woman of unknown HIV status. There was french kissing too. There was no visible blood or any cuts on my penis. Five hours after the sexual activity I had a fever and diarrhea, which ended 24 hours later. I have three questions:

1. Can HIV symptoms occur this quickly?

2. Am I at risk from receiving oral sex?

3. Do I need to get HIV tested?"

The Risks of Oral Sex

Your HIV Guide Responds

While the risk of getting HIV from oral sex is much lower than having anal or vaginal intercourse, the risk still exists. That being said, the symptoms you describe 5 hours after the sexual contact is most likely due to a food born illness or bacteria; not HIV. While the risk of getting HIV from oral sex is low, other sexually transmitted diseases can be easily transmitted by oral sex.

Steps to Safer Oral Sex

For that reason, I would suggest seeing a doctor and ask to be HIV tested as well as examined for signs of any sexually transmitted diseases. And remember, the best way to minimize your risk of HIV or STDs is to use a condom each and every sexual contact.

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Thanks for your question.