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Can I get infected with HIV/AIDS if an HIV-positive woman gives me oral sex? What are the possible ways that STDs can be transmitted?

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Can I get infected with HIV/AIDS if an HIV-positive woman gives me oral sex? What are the possible ways that STDs can be transmitted?

Yes, HIV transmission is possible through oral sex, although the risk is considered lower compared to vaginal or anal sex; according to the CDC, the risk of HIV transmission through oral sex is estimated to be between 0-3% per act, with receptive oral sex (performing oral sex) posing a higher risk than insertive oral sex (receiving oral sex); other possible ways of STD transmission include vaginal/anal sex, sharing needles, blood transfusions, and mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy/birth.

Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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