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Question
I have recently had oral sex with a woman. The contact was very brief and I only kissed and licked the surface of her vagina, primarily above the opening around her clitoris. There was little evidence of vaginal secreations and it was rather dry.
What are the risks of catching a STD?
Thank you for your help and Merry Christmas!
Marco
Dear Marco:
Peace and the blessings of this season be abundant for you. The risk of HIV transmission in this case is relatively low; the risk of transmission of other Sexually Transmitted Infections is hard to estimate because some are much more easily transmitted than others, and prevalence of different infections varies from region to region. For the sake of your safety and that of your loved ones, a test might be indicated; generally, your risk is lower with exposure to fewer fluids.
Not much of a definitive answer but hopefully helpful.
Best to you and yours.
Terry
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Terry B
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Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice
Experience
Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.
Organizations
Disabled American Veterans
American Public Health Association
MENSA
AA
Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society
Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa
"HIV and Primary Care"
Education/Credentials
BS Psychology
MPH Master of Public Health
PhD studies underway
Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction
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