The less contact the mucus membranes in the mouth have with semen containing HIV, the less chance it has to get into the bloodstream. Spitting it out definitely reduces the risk, especially if you’re quick about it. Once is technically all it takes to contract HIV.īut, since the risk is low to begin with, the odds are in your favor if you don’t swallow on the regular without taking other precautions. Obvs, the risk increases the more often you do something. Post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP, is highly effective at reducing the risk of contracting HIV from sexual activity - if started within 72 hours of the possible exposure and taken consistently until finished. There’s no number to quantify the risk of swallowing seminal fluid. If you engage in sexual activity, what precautions can you and your sexual partner(s) take? Though swallowing does increase the risk of HIV some, fellatio is considered a lower risk activity overall. If you’re gonna get busy, there are plenty of precautions you and your sexual partner(s) can take to reduce the risk of HIV.
When used correctly, condoms and barrier methods significantly reduce the risk of HIV and other infections.
You can enhance protection - and pleasure, thankyouverymuch- by also using lube.
Lube helps with dryness and reduces friction, lowering the risk of skin tears that can allow the virus to enter the bloodstream. It also lowers the chance of a condom breaking.