Yes, it is possible. Stomach acid will probably kill the virus but what if you have a slight cut in your mouth or throat?
--- In gay_bombay@yahoogroups.com, deep mehra <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > i would like to know the answer to this question too............ > > Blore Gay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: i am a bottom gay can i be infected with HIV if suck penis and drink the semen > > lgbtindiagroup <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Can I get HIV from anal sex? > > > Yes. In fact, unprotected (without a condom) anal sex (intercourse) > is considered to be very risky behavior. It is possible for either > sex partner to become infected with HIV during anal sex. HIV can be > found in the blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, or vaginal fluid of a > person infected with the virus. In general, the person receiving the > semen is at greater risk of getting HIV because the lining of the > rectum is thin and may allow the virus to enter the body during anal > sex. However, a person who inserts his penis into an infected partner > also is at risk because HIV can enter through the urethra (the > opening at the tip of the penis) or through small cuts, abrasions, or > open sores on the penis. > > Not having (abstaining from) sex is the most effective way to avoid > HIV. If people choose to have anal sex, they should use a latex > condom. Most of the time, condoms work well. However, condoms are > more likely to break during anal sex than during vaginal sex. Thus, > even with a condom, anal sex can be risky. A person should use > generous amounts of water-based lubricant in addition to the condom > to reduce the chances of the condom breaking. > ****************************************************************** > Anal sex is stimulation of the anus during sexual activity. It can be > done in several different ways: manually, orally or by anal > intercourse. > Anal sex can be the primary form of sexual activity or it can > accompany other types of stimulation. For instance, couples sometimes > include manual stimulation of the anus (either lightly rubbing the > rim or inserting a finger into the anus) during vaginal intercourse. > Others use the tongue in a similar fashion for oral stimulation. > > Anal intercourse is the insertion of a man's penis into his partner's > rectum. Although anal sex is often thought of as a strictly > homosexual activity, many heterosexual couples enjoy it too. > > Anal penetration can be pleasurable, but it can also be a source of > physical discomfort. The muscle on the outside of the rectum, called > the anal sphincter, ordinarily tightens if stimulated, which means > that attempts at insertion of the penis, or even a finger, may be > uncomfortable even if done slowly and gently. If penetration into the > anus is forced, injury is possible. It is helpful to use a lubricant > liberally and to relax and gradually dilate the sphincter by gentle > manual stimulation before attempting penetration. > > Some people clear the rectum with a small disposable enema before > anal intercourse. Because the rectum contains infection causing > bacteria, anything (fingers, objects, penis) that has had contact > with the anus should not subsequently be in contact with the vagina > or mouth until it has been thoroughly washed. > > Strong Negative Attitudes > Some people have strong negative attitudes toward anal sex, whether > it takes place between homosexual or heterosexual couples. They may > think of it as being unclean, unnatural, perverted, disgusting, or > simply unappealing. It is sometimes regarded as the ultimate in > depravity and has regularly been condemned by religious and secular > authorities. > > Historically, religious objections originate from the fact that a > woman cannot possibly get pregnant through anal sex, as some > religions only approved of sexual intercourse for the purpose of > reproduction. > > Anal sex is subject to legal restrictions in some states, even > between married couples. In general these statutes refer to anal sex > acts as "crimes against nature", going back to the view that > heterosexual intercourse, with its reproductive potential, is the > only natural, healthy, non-sinful way of having sexual relations. > These laws are strongly biased toward the prosecution of homosexuals > because penetrative anal sex is far more common among gay men than it > is among heterosexual couples. > > A Legitimate Form of Sexual Expression > Despite religious and legal prohibitions to anal sex, many people, > regardless of their sexual orientation, regard it as a legitimate > form of sexual expression and as one of the fulfilling ways in which > people can express their desire and affection for each other. It is > up to each couple to decide what is acceptable and enjoyable for > them. If a couple's attitudes or values make anal sex unacceptable, > or if they do not enjoy it, they should feel no pressure to engage in > it. > > It is important to note that HIV, the virus causing AIDS, can be > transmitted through anal sex, especially anal intercourse. In fact, > the risk of HIV transmission is greater than it is in vaginal > intercourse because the lining of the rectum tears more easily than > the vagina does. The resulting skin breaks and bleeding increase the > possibility of the transmission of bodily fluids containing the virus > that causes AIDS. For those who choose to engage in either vaginal or > anal penetrative sexual acts, using latex condoms is the best means > of reducing the likelihood of HIV transmission. > > Copyright 2002 Sinclair Intimacy Institute > > > > > > --------------------------------- > SHOUT IT OUT! Tell everyone, from anywhere, that you're online on Yahoo! 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