Hi
HIV is not passed with erotic massage, masturbation and receiving oral sex.
When you get oral sex it is possible to get gonorrhea and Chlamydia, but if you use a condom properly then you should be protected.
Syphilis, HPV and herpes are passed through skin-to-skin contact so can be passed with oral sex. Condoms help, but they don’t cover all skin areas.
You might find it helpful to check out our “Know Your Chances” charts. They give lots of info about different ways of having sex and the chances of getting an STI.
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Health Nurse
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