Risk of oral sex with no ejaculation? | Originally Published: October 1, 1993 - Last Updated / Reviewed On: August 11, 1998 |
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Dear Alice,
What is the risk of HIV transmission when performing oral sex on a man without a condom and without ejaculation?
Signed,
Safe
Dear Safe,
If there is truly no ejaculation, you have greatly reduced your risk of HIV transmission. However, drops of semen (pre-ejaculate or sometimes called "love drops") are usually emitted while the penis is erect and being stimulated before ejaculation. These love drops can transmit the virus (as well as viable sperm), so to be as close as possible to 100 percent safe, use a condom.
