Answer:
by Yvonne Fulbright: (05/13/2004)
Oral sex is a sexual activity that is considered low risk
for HIV transmission. The risk lies in the chance of HIV+
fluid, i.e. semen, coming in contact with an open cut or
sore on or in the mouth, or in contact with bleeding gums.
While your partner is disease-free, to put your mind to rest
when you're fooling around with him, consider using a
barrier method to avoid the exchange of body fluid during
oral sex. With a plethora
of flavored and colored latex or polyurethane condoms
available on the market, using protection during oral sex
can be loads of fun. If you're not crazy about the taste of
condoms, try putting some honey or chocolate syrup on the
condom before you go to town on your partner. Worried
about the lack of sensation? Polyurethane condoms, which
are of a plastic material,
provide better heat transmission than latex condoms, and
thus more sensation.
Thank you for visiting the Sexual Health Network.
Yvonne K. Fulbright, MS.Ed.
Reviewed by: Kathleen VanKirk DHS
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