STIs & sex

Type of Sex

Type of STI

How the STI is passed on

How to reduce the chances

Performing oral sex on another man (giving head)

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis.

Lower risk:  HIV, hepatitis B

Infections can be passed from his dick to your mouth and throat (with or without ejaculation).

Oral sex is relatively safe for HIV, however other STIs are easily transmitted by oral sex.

If you have an existing STI in your mouth or throat this can make it easier for you to get HIV or Hepatitis B.

You can reduce the risk of getting HIV through oral sex by making sure your mouth and gums are in good condition and not allowing him to cum in your mouth. 

Consider that using a condom will further reduce your risk of getting these STIs.

Regular STI testing
Hepatitis B vaccination

Receiving oral sex from another man (getting head)

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes syphilis.

Infections can be passed from his mouth or throat to your dick.  The infection can enter the urethra (the tube in your dick) or infect the outside of your dick causing sores/ ulcers.

Consider that using a condom will reduce your risk of getting these STIs.

Regular STI testing

Fucking another man, anal sex (top).

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, herpes, HIV, warts, syphilis

Infections from inside and around his arse can be passed on through your urethra (the tube inside your dick), small cuts on your dick or skin contact.  Small amounts of blood in your partner’s arse can transmit HIV and hepatitis B through your dick.

If you have an existing STI this can make it easier for you to pick up HIV through sores or inflammation on your dick.
 

Condoms provide good protection.   Remember to make sure there is no contact between the dick and the arse before using the condom.

Regular STI testing.
Hepatitis B vaccination

Getting fucked by another man, anal sex (bottom).

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, herpes, HIV, warts, syphilis

Getting fucked without a condom is HIGH risk for HIV and STIs.

The lining of the arse is delicate and therefore allows infection to easily enter your body.  If you have an existing STI in your arse the lining can be inflamed and further increase your risk of getting HIV and STIs.

Condoms provide good protection for HIV and most STIs.  However, some STIs can be passed on by body contact if the condom does not cover the infected area eg. base of  his dick. Remember to make sure there is no contact between the dick and arse before using the condom.

Regular STI testing
Hepatitis B vaccination

Oral-anal sex (rimming)

Hepatitis A,  gut infections

You can get infected by getting small amounts of shit in your mouth.  This can occur directly by rimming or indirectly by touching his arse, used condoms or dams and later putting your fingers in your mouth.

Washing his and your hands and genital area before and after sex may help reduce the risk.

Hepatitis A vaccination.

Arse play (including sex toys and fisting)

HIV, Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C

Hepatitis A, gut infections

The delicate lining of the arse can be easily damaged causing bleeding during arse play.  Small amounts of blood can enter your body through cuts or cracks in your hand.

Infection can occur by touching his arse or used condoms/ sex toys/ dams and later putting your fingers in your mouth.

Wash hands directly after sex. Use gloves for arse play and fisting.  Do not share sex toys during  sex session.  If sharing, use condoms over dildos.  Wash sex toys thoroughly after use.

Hepatitis A & B vaccination

Mutual masturbation, frottage (dry humping), body rubbing.

Pubic lice, molluscum contagiousum, scabies

Close body contact.

These activities are considered low risk with little risk of STI transmission. 

Remember, some STIs such as herpes, syphilis and warts can be transmitted by skin to skin contact.  Avoid any contact with lumps, sores or rashes.  Touching his dick or arse then touching your own dick or arse can also transmit infection including Chlamydia and gonorrhea.  Washing your hands and genital area before and after sex may help reduce risk.