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Oral sex, while common, is often practiced without protection. This is partially due to the belief that oral sex does not present a significant risk factor for the transmission of HIV, a belief that is compounded by the uncertainty present in the research on this topic and the absence of clear recommendations to the public about practicing safer oral sex. However, recent research suggests that oral sex does pose a significant risk for HIV transmission, especially when co-factors such as other STIs are taken into consideration. Approximately 7% of new HIV infections can be attributed to oral sex and the per-contact risk is estimated to be 0.04%. These figures are significant and underline the importance of safer oral sex practices such as the consistent use of condoms and dental dams. (Resumen extaído del artículo)