I'd not be taking chances on this one, sex without a condom is only for longterm realtionships / well tested partners. Just saw another report on TV that the world wide HIV infection rate among hetero/homosexuals has risen again.

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Lesion-based STIs such as HSV ("herpes") and HPV ("genital warts") do not require semen, blood, or vaginal discharge for transmission. HSV and HPV lesions can be too small to see with the naked eye (at least by horny John Doe who is trying to get laid); those lesions are around the genital area, so condom/dental dams are not as effective in preventing viral transmission.

Note that pre-cum can carry all the STIs, so even if the guy doesn't ejaculate, there is still the risk of infection. For some STIs, oral sex has a significantly lower risk of infection than vaginal/anal sex. For other STIs, the risk is almost the same.

Without knowing what your partner's exact medical condition is, it is safest to assume that they could be carrying the most transmissible STI. That's why no medical practitioners will say that oral sex is "safer" than vaginal/anal sex.

But don't take my word for it, go read this stuff at the CDC. Generally speaking, it is foolish to solicit medical advice in an anonymous Internet forum; go talk to your doctor or visit a clinic (there are ones that give free sex ed advice).

Good luck.

Edited by - cv on 5/26/2004 11:33:56 PM

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Your first sentence was correct. Your second sentence most certainly was not.

Please do not offer any more medical advice. Someone following the erroneous advice given in your second sentence could contract a lifelong STI that could possibly adversely affect their ability to have children. What you are doing is very, very dangerous.

Thanks.

Edited by - cv on 5/27/2004 10:36:12 AM

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