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Can One Contract An STD Through Oral Sex?
Brief Answer:
The chances are very rare.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The chances of getting any STD through unprotected oral sex of 2-3 minutes are very unlikely because human saliva is not transmitting HIV and it also contains an enzyme that inhibits the growth of HIV virus. As far as other STD are concerned then also the chances are very unlikely.
If you want to get tested for HIV or other STD then the best time is at least 15 days after the exposure so that the virus can be detected so just calm down, forget the episode and get tested. I don't think the result will come positive. If any further help is required feel free to ask me again.
Thank You
The chances are very rare.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The chances of getting any STD through unprotected oral sex of 2-3 minutes are very unlikely because human saliva is not transmitting HIV and it also contains an enzyme that inhibits the growth of HIV virus. As far as other STD are concerned then also the chances are very unlikely.
If you want to get tested for HIV or other STD then the best time is at least 15 days after the exposure so that the virus can be detected so just calm down, forget the episode and get tested. I don't think the result will come positive. If any further help is required feel free to ask me again.
Thank You
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