
Can HIV Be Contracted Through Oral Sex?

Question: I am a male I had protected oral sex with another male ...I gave him oral but he had worn a cindom and did not ejaculate ....I git tested with fourth gen test at 25 days ....am I safe ?
Brief Answer:
You are absolutely safe.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XYZ,
Welcome to HCM.
The risk of getting HIV from oral sex is very less as compared to unprotected vaginal or anal sex and the sex was protected then there is no risk of HIV.
Your 4th generation test after 25 days of exposure is also negative which is considered highly reliable so don't worry because you are absolutely safe.
Thank You
You are absolutely safe.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XYZ,
Welcome to HCM.
The risk of getting HIV from oral sex is very less as compared to unprotected vaginal or anal sex and the sex was protected then there is no risk of HIV.
Your 4th generation test after 25 days of exposure is also negative which is considered highly reliable so don't worry because you are absolutely safe.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D


thanks dr ...so no follow up testing required ? I was told that window period is 28 days...but I did the test at 25 days...would 3 days earlier matter?
Brief Answer:
You can go for repeat testing after 3 months.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XYZ,
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
As such there is no risk in your case so no need of any further test but still for your satisfaction go for repeat test after 3 months because window period varies from 15 days to 3 months.
Thank You
You can go for repeat testing after 3 months.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XYZ,
Welcome back and thanks for follow-up.
As such there is no risk in your case so no need of any further test but still for your satisfaction go for repeat test after 3 months because window period varies from 15 days to 3 months.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina


is testing needed or its ok if I don't test ?
Brief Answer:
It is fine even if you don't test.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XYZ,
Welcome back once again.
It is absolutely fine even if you don't test as there is no risk. It is just for your satisfaction to get tested after 3 months nothing else. Be relaxed and move ahead in life happily with your family.
Thank You
It is fine even if you don't test.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XYZ,
Welcome back once again.
It is absolutely fine even if you don't test as there is no risk. It is just for your satisfaction to get tested after 3 months nothing else. Be relaxed and move ahead in life happily with your family.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina

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