ItsMe wrote:
Howie Hodge wrote:
HIV isn't transmitted through saliva. The possibility of it being transmitted through oral is unlikely. The possibility of it being transmitted through intercourse is high for the receiver; even more so for anal.
So no; the insinuation a condom would be an afterthought after foreplay is simply not factual. These facts about transmitting HIV don't change at any point in the mating ritual.....

So if you knew someone had Aids, would you be ok with french kissing? And why do doctors, nurses, or officers wear face shields if they are at risk of saliva spatting them in the eye or mouth? I'm not arguing, just asking. For me, I'm not taking chances and staying away, just like I practice with sexual situations..I dont go there if I have a concerned.
I said unlikely; not impossible. The fear of that chance of infection (even if remote) would influence my thinking; granted. The person could have an open wound, as could you/I. Not likely, but neither is it impossible.
Nurse's and Doctors deal with so many people that face shield's are often used - not just for HIV, but airborne pathogens such as hepatitis. Dealing with people who are immune deficient would also mean the facial protection is protecting the patients from potential infection.
The likelyhood of me getting into a car accident is probability speaking, unlikely; but I wear my seat belt, and would even if seat belts were not mandated.... It would stand to reason that driving habits being equal, the peson who drives the most has the greatest chances of incident.
I believe in erring on the side of precaution in both cases.