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Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2020
Question: I am a man who has sex with men and I recently found out that I've lost my immunity to hepB but I'm in the process of getting re-vaccinated. In the meantime, I know that using condoms when having sex is a preventative measure but I wanted to know if oral sex without any form of protection would be considered safe? Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Oral sex has low risk of transmission of hepatitis b but not anal oral.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

You should use condoms while having anal sex.
The oral sex is considered safe and the risk of getting hepatitis B from it is very low.
The anal oral sex has more elevated risk of hepatitis b transmission and is not recommended.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

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I Am A Man Who Has Sex With Men And

Brief Answer: Oral sex has low risk of transmission of hepatitis b but not anal oral. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. You should use condoms while having anal sex. The oral sex is considered safe and the risk of getting hepatitis B from it is very low. The anal oral sex has more elevated risk of hepatitis b transmission and is not recommended. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.