HIV and oral sex
		Oral sex risk factors
		What we know
		Making sucking safer

It`s fair to say that HIV transmission through oral sex has given HIV prevention workers more headaches than any other sexual activity. While the risk is generally described as `low` or `very low`, transmission has occurred. More recently, experts are now saying that there is an increased risk of HIV transmission from oral sex particularly if oral gonorrhoea is also present.

HIV transmission from oral sex is much lower
than unprotected fucking.

Factors to consider when working out the risk include ...

How much of the virus is there and its strength (which is something you`re not going to know unless you have a laboratory in your bedroom).

Extent of the cuts, sores, abrasions in the mouth and throat, and whether they`re fresh or on the mend.

It does not matter if his cock is cut or uncut.

Most infections during oral sex happen when a man gets cum containing HIV in his mouth and also has a damaged mouth or throat or a throat infection.

There is no evidence that spitting is more or less risky than swallowing. When you spit, cum is pushed back against the gums and not all may be removed from the mouth. If the gums are infected or damaged this might give HIV a way of entering into the body. When you swallow, cum passes over the delicate lining at the back of the throat and if this lining is damaged or infected there may be a way for HIV to enter into the body. So it is about getting rid of the cum as soon as possible by either spitting or swallowing.

Some dicks thrust in and out can graze the membrane lining your mouth and throat.

If you want to make sucking safer
and easier than it already is ...

Make sure your mouth is in good condition, which means cleaning your teeth and flossing properly and regularly.

Attend regular dental check-ups.

If you have a sore mouth, bleeding gums perhaps or an mouth ulcer, refrain from oral sex until it has healed.

Ensure that there is sufficient saliva to give good lubrication and to help breakdown HIV which might be present.

Have regular check ups for gonorrhoea in your throat.

Cock sucking uses muscles that don`t get much other use, with practice you`ll last longer. If you get tired, take a break, have a KitKat or try something else instead.

Your tongue can also stimulate the shaft and the head of the cock although some guys can find this overly sensitive.

His dick is not a snack: ensure that you don`t use your teeth. The cock, while soft and flexible is tender and can be scratched and cut by teeth, braces, and sharp fillings. If you`re wearing dentures, make sure they`re fixed.

Putting a thumb and forefinger around his dick using it as a measure will help you control how much you suck at any on time. Some guys will just want to fuck your mouth and this can be uncomfortable particularly if they put their hands around your head and pull you (repeatedly) onto the dick. If you`re not ready or if its not what you want, you have the right to say no.

Knowing if your partner wants to cum in your mouth can be difficult to assess but if you hear pre-cum moans or something along the lines of "...I`m gonna cum baby, take my load", I would take it as read. Such a warning allows you disengage but get out of the way or he may cum over your face or in your eyes, which will sting.

If you have concerns about sucking or any other aspect of safer sex, or need advice or support call any of the organisations listed on this site.