Oral sex is less risky than penetrative sex. There are two kinds of oral sex:
i. Penis to mouth
ii. Vagina to mouth
Penis to mouth:
In this kind of oral sex, if a man is HIV infected then his seminal fluid/semen contains HIV virus. This HIV infected semen comes in contact with the partner's mouth and if she has bleeding gums or swallows it, then there is a chance of her getting infected with HIV.
When a woman is HIV infected, and if she has bleeding gums, this bloodstained saliva can infect the man if he has any cuts/ulcers on his penis.
Vagina to mouth:
When a woman is infected with HIV then her vaginal fluid has a high content of HIV. If her partner's mouth has bleeding gums, cuts, open wounds, or sores, there is a chance of the uninfected person getting HIV infection.
Oral sex can be safe if there is no direct contact with potentially infected body fluids, i.e., semen, seminal fluid, vaginal fluid, blood, or pus. If a condom is used correctly and consistently, in case of penis to mouth contact, there is no risk of spread of HIV.
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