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According to public health authorities, oral sex is not safe sex. While the risk of getting HIV through oral sex is lower than the risk of getting it through vaginal or anal sex, just how much lower is hard to know. It is possible to contract HIV and other STDs, such as herpes or gonorrhea, through unprotected oral sex. To reduce your risk, it's best to use a condom or other barrier method, such as a dental dam, during oral sex.

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1 What is HIV?
2 What is AIDS?
3 What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
4 How does someone get HIV?
5 How does someone know if they are infected with HIV?
6 Can you tell if someone has HIV or AIDS by looking at them?
7 Who is at risk for HIV?
8 Is there a cure or vaccine for HIV/AIDS?
9 Are there treatments and medicines for HIV/AIDS?
10 Is there a link between HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
11 What is the risk of HIV and other STD transmission from oral sex?
12 Can I get HIV from casual contact with someone who is infected?
13 How do I reduce my risk and protect myself from HIV?
14 What can I do to help in the fight to end HIV/AIDS?