Rimming and Watersports
Rimming
Rimming is a risk for some infections, especially hepatitis A (which you can be vaccinated against for free at some clinics). But there have been no recorded cases of someone getting HIV from rimming someone.
The only possible risk would come from cuts, sores (including herpes), bleeding (eg, from hemorrhoids or warts) around the anus of the guy being rimmed or on the mouth of the man rimming. Broken skin, tiny cuts and bleeding is more likely after anal sex, fisting or anal play with dildos or other toys. You want to avoid rimming after doing these.
If you’re worried about any infections and your mouth will come in contact with your partner's anus, you could rim someone while using a barrier between your mouth and the anus, like a dental dam, a condom cut into a square or non-microwavable plastic wrap.
At least one scientific article has suggested that plastic food wrap may be used as a barrier to protect against herpes simplex virus during oral-anal sex (rimming). However, there is no data regarding the effectiveness of plastic food wrap in decreasing transmission of HIV and other STIs in this manner and it is not manufactured or approved by the FDA for this purpose.
Remember these important details about Oral-Anal Contact (Rimming)
Oral-Anal Contact (Rimming)
Tip
Vaccination against hepatitis A is highly recommended if you like rimming.
Rimming is a risk for some infections, especially hepatitis A (which you can be vaccinated against for free at some clinics). But there have been no recorded cases of someone getting HIV from rimming someone.
The only possible risk would come from cuts, sores (including herpes), bleeding (eg, from hemorrhoids or warts) around the anus of the guy being rimmed or on the mouth of the man rimming. Broken skin, tiny cuts and bleeding is more likely after anal sex, fisting or anal play with dildos or other toys. You want to avoid rimming after doing these.
If you’re worried about any infections and your mouth will come in contact with your partner's anus, you could rim someone while using a barrier between your mouth and the anus, like a dental dam, a condom cut into a square or non-microwavable plastic wrap.
At least one scientific article has suggested that plastic food wrap may be used as a barrier to protect against herpes simplex virus during oral-anal sex (rimming). However, there is no data regarding the effectiveness of plastic food wrap in decreasing transmission of HIV and other STIs in this manner and it is not manufactured or approved by the FDA for this purpose.
Remember these important details about Oral-Anal Contact (Rimming)
Oral-Anal Contact (Rimming)
- The risk of getting HIV by rimming is very low—but this kind of sexual contact comes with a high risk of transmitting hepatitis A and B, parasites, and other bacteria to the partner who is doing the rimming.
- If you choose to perform oral sex with your boyfriend or male sex partner and this sex includes oral contact with your partners anus (rimming), you should use a barrier method (cut-open unlubricated condom that makes a square, dental dam, or non-microwaveable plastic wrap) over the anus to protect against infection.
Tip
Vaccination against hepatitis A is highly recommended if you like rimming.
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Watersports Infectious levels of HIV have never been found in urine (pee) and there have been no reported cases of the virus being passed on during water sports (including having someone pee in the mouth). Urine on unbroken skin is safe. If it gets in the mouth, in the anus or on skin with cuts, rashes, etc there’s a theoretical risk but only if there’s blood in the urine. Blood can be in urine if someone has kidney stones or a bladder infection.
For a complete list of sexual activities and the risks they pose for transmitting HIV or other STDs visit
www.aids.gov
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Tests:
Find places where you can get free HIV/STD testing in Wake County.
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For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program and testing, please call 919-250-3950.
Do you have questions about HIV/STDs that you want answered? E-mail questions to: std.program@wearemembersofthiscommunity.org
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Condoms: Find places where you can get free condoms in Wake County.
For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program and testing, please call 919-250-3950.
Do you have questions about HIV/STDs that you want answered? E-mail questions to: std.program@wearemembersofthiscommunity.org
To see all other resources in Wake County, North Carolina & the United States, CLICK HERE to return to our resources and links page.
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