If you want to suck dick, knowing the risks will help you decide how best to go about it. There have been a few cases of HIV being passed on through oral sex, but it is hard to determine exactly how many. The main way HIV is passed on between gay men is through having sex up the arse.
If you want to use a condom when you're sucking cock, condoms and flavoured condoms are available without the teat at the end for this purpose.
It's not a good idea to suck cock (without a condom) if you have any cuts in your mouth or bleeding gums, as this makes it easier for the HIV virus to be passed on.
Below are some helpful tips if you still feel that you don't want to use condoms for sucking dick:
- Don't clean or floss your teeth before sucking.
- Making sure he doesn't cum in your mouth.
If you want to use protection when you're licking his arse (rimming) then dental dams are available for this purpose. Dental dams are small and thin square pieces of latex that act as a barrier to bodily fluids and help reduce the risk of you catching an STI. When you use the dental dam, don't share it or use more than once and be sure to only use one side.
STIs can be passed on through oral sex so it's good to check your mouth on a regular basis (at least once a month) to see if there is any unusual discharge, lumps, warts, rash, pain or discomfort.
If you find any of these then it's a good idea to get whatever it is checked out at your local GU clinic. There may not be any symptoms so it's a good idea to have a check up anyway, about every 6 months. Check out our GU clinic page for appointment and contact details.
If you are unsure about anything and want to discuss things further then call our helpline for a confidential chat.