Nurse Pam

What is the risk of oral sex without a condom?

The good news is oral sex (when someone goes down on you) is not considered a risk for HIV transmission, but it is a risk for some other sexually transmissible infections (STIs) such as gonorrhoea, syphilis and herpes. Giving oral sex (when you are going down on someone) is low risk for HIV transmission, but the risk can be reduced further if your mouth is healthy and if they do not cum into your mouth. Oral-anal sex, such as rimming, is low risk for transmission of HIV, but could be a risk for transmission of viruses such as hepatitis A or others causing infectious diarrhoea, as well as herpes or syphilis.

What is the risk of anal sex without a condom?

Dear, any unprotected sex (receptive or insertive, with or without ejaculation) carries a significant risk of infection for HIV and other STIs. Condoms are recommended for all penetrative sex. It is important to know how to use condoms and lubricants properly to minimise breakages and risk. If condom breakage or slippage occurs, there is little risk if the insertive partner withdraws immediately. However, if the break is not noticed immediately and sex continues it is a significant risk. Risk for HIV is further increased if either partner has another STI (which may not be known as there may be no symptoms), a disease that causes ulceration of the genital area, or if there is trauma.

Is it safer to be a top?

Now boys, while unprotected receptive sex with ejaculation carries the highest risk, as stated in the previous question, any unprotected intercourse carries a significant risk of infection and cannot be considered “safe”.

What is the risk of pulling out?

Withdrawal (pulling out) is still a risk for HIV transmission to the receptive partner as there may be virus in precum. The risk to the insertive partner is the same whether or not he ejaculates.

What if I got cum in my eye?

Getting cum in the eye is very low risk for HIV transmission. It is best, however, to rinse it out as soon as possible with clean water or saline.

Is cum safe to swallow?

Once swallowed, cum is not a risk as the acids in the stomach will kill the virus. However, as for oral sex, it is safer not to get cum in your mouth, especially if you have any lesions in your mouth – such as ulcers or bleeding gums.

So take care and have fun!