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HIV test needed for only oral sex?

Do I need an HIV test if I only receive oral sex?

I made a promise to myself - no penetration until marriage and it's working out very well.

Would I get HIV only from receiving oral?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I would just to be safe but i wouldnt worry to to much about it!You were on the receiving end of it. Here is some info on hiv & symtems

    Early HIV Symptoms in Men

    When someone has tested positive for HIV, it means he has acquired the human immunodeficiency virus. This particular virus is the cause of AIDS, otherwise known as the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, which damages an individual's immune system, making it more difficult to combat illnesses and diseases. Males may display symptoms at the very onset of the condition.

    Fever

    1. One of the most common early HIV symptoms, be it in a man or a woman, will involve some level of fever. This particular symptom usually manifests soon after infection, anywhere from two to four weeks, and dissipates just like any other cold or flu. Fevers are generally mild in nature, running somewhere around 100 to 101 degrees F.

    Headache

    2. Often, a man with HIV will find that the fever will be accompanied by periodic episodes of mild to moderate headaches. These headaches will be just like any other headache you may have already encountered in your life and will respond to ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin.

    Swollen Glands

    3. Another fairly common symptom of HIV in men is some amount of swelling or inflammation in one or more of the lymph glands in the body. He may notice a gland in the neck, armpit or groin has become slightly swollen, raised and firm. Most of the time, this swelling or inflammation will not bring any sort of pain or discomfort to the gland, even when touched, and is often mistaken for another illness.

    Fatigue

    4. Many men recently infected with HIV notice a change in their level of energy or stamina, becoming unexplainably fatigued or tired more than normal. Physical exercise may impact them differently. They may feel a little more tired from a day at work.

    Rash

    5. Sometimes, an early symptom of HIV will come in the form of a simple rash that appears as patches of skin that are slightly discolored from other areas. The rash may appear raised, and it will usually fade away within a week to a month after it first developed.

  • 5 years ago

    Your doctor is correct. There are absolutely zero documented cases of HIV transmission through oral sex, nor is there any evidence to support that conclusion. However, both chlamydia and gonorrhea can definitely be transmitted from mouth/throat to genitals and visa versa. So, get the couple tests you need, but don't worry about the HIV test, the one from 6 months ago should be adequate if you have not had any other risk factors.

  • 1 decade ago

    to be on the safe side yes it dose take 6 months for hiv to show . ask your doc to double check that. and the person that gave you oral would have to have hiv. getting hiv thru oral is a low risk since your partner at the time would need to have aids and have to have blood in there mouth and it get it your penis. which is a little harder to do when it comes to males . unless you have acut on your penis to be safe go get tested not shame in getting tested.

  • 1 decade ago

    YES.

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