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From: ST602662%BROWNVM.BITNET@oac.ucla.edu (Bill Jesdale)
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Subject: Re: (2572) AIDS, deep kissing
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Date: 2 Oct 90 21:26:20 GMT
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Is deep kissing a risk for HIV transmission?

My take on this is that, yes, deep kissing is a risk for HIV
transmission, but it is such a small risk that I will take it
knowingly, provided that the other person also understands and
accepts the risks involved.

Obviously, the risk is greater when there is direct access to the
blood stream, and lesser when there is no such access. A person
who bleeds after brushing or flossing teeth may want to wait a bit
before engaging in deep kissing (That's what TV and extended
foreplay are for, among other things..). I still think the risks
are way too low to be worried a whole lot about them.

Be Well,
Bill Jesdale ST602662@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU