Oral Sex
12:57PM on August 09, 2008
This is an article that I ran across doing some research. Thanks again Maya for leading me to this. Please read and be cautious of your next partner.
Which Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) could I contract if I have oral sex?
If you don’t use any protection, oral sex can put you at risk of becoming infected with certain STDs:
• Gonorrhea- If you go down on someone who has gonorrhea, you may become infected in your throat. Similarly, if someone is infected in his or her throat and they suck you dick, you may become infected. Guys are especially at risk.
• Herpes and Genital Warts (HPV)- Someone can be infected and not have any symptoms. Both herpes and genital warts can be spread to and by the mouth.
• Hepatitis A- Hep A is a spread by fecal/oral contamination. (This means swallowing tiny partials of shit that you cant see.) You may become infected when you are giving oral sex to someone who is infected.
• Syphilis- If someone has a lesion or rash from syphilis you have a 30% chance of becoming infected!
How can I protect myself?
For the Guys…
Condoms most of the time, can protect you from STDs if you use them during oral sex. But if the condom does not cover sores, rashes, or tiny particles of shit, you can still become infected. For rimming you can use dental dams or saran wraps
For The Gals…
Dental Dams and saran wrap are probably the best way to protect yourself from becoming infected with STDs or HIV.
What are the chances that I may become infected with HIV if I have oral sex?
• Recently, more studies are being done to find out the risk of becoming infected with HIV by having unprotected oral sex. One study says that as many 6.6% of HIV infections are spread through oral.
• We do know that you are more likely to contract HIV orally if you have cuts or sores in the mouth. (You may not be able to see of feel the cuts or soars.) Also, don’t brush your teeth up to two hours before or after having oral sex-so you don’t cause and tiny lesions in your gums where HIV can enter. A general rule of thumb is-Don’t have oral sex if you have cuts or sores of any kind in or around the mouth on the tongue or gums!
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