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Very few cases of HIV transmission through sucking have been reported amongst gay men, despite the high number of us gay guys who enjoy getting and giving a blow-job.

Nevertheless, since it appears that some people may have been infected with HIV through sucking, there are some factors which may increase the risk of transmission.

• Ejaculation in the mouth. In virtually all reported cases of oral transmission the infected person said they got cum in their mouth.
• Bleeding gums, cuts or sores in the mouth.
• Inflammation caused by common throat infections, allergies or sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea.
• When an HIV+ person getting sucked has cuts or sores on his cock.

So, you may decide that the risks around oral sex and HIV are so slight that you will continue to suck and be sucked without condoms. On the other hand you may choose to be extra safe and use a condom.

Whatever you decide - ENJOY SEX!

Last updated 14th July 2004

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