Get Down On It The Link between Infection and Oral Sex
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Get Down On It: The Connection Between Infection and Oral Sex
Overview
This article explores the link between oral sex and the risk of bacterial infections. Oral sex can involve cunnilingus, fellatio, and anilingus. While it adds pleasure and reduces pregnancy risk, it also carries the potential for infections, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), bowel organisms, worms, and viruses.
Oral Sex Explained
Oral sex involves using the mouth, teeth, tongue, and throat to stimulate the genitals. Cunnilingus is performed on women, fellatio on men, and anilingus involves oral stimulation of the anus. Couples often include oral sex in foreplay or as a standalone activity.
Benefits and Risks
Oral sex offers several benefits, such as enhancing orgasm for women and aiding men in achieving erections. It also eliminates the risk of pregnancy since there is no direct genital contact.
However, oral sex doesn't protect against STDs and bacterial infections. Here's a look at potential infections:
- HIV: Although rare, HIV can be transmitted through oral sex, especially if there are mouth sores.
- Chlamydia: This infection can spread from genitals to mouth, or vice versa, during oral sex.
- Genital Herpes: Cold sores in the mouth can transmit this infection.
- Gonorrhea: It can infect the throat, leading to inflammation and soreness.
- Bowel Organisms: These can be transmitted through oro-anal contact.
- Hepatitis: Spread via oro-anal contact; the virus can be present in feces.
- Worms: These can be transmitted if oral sex follows anal intercourse.
Prevention
To minimize risk, consider these preventive measures:
- Engage in a clean, monogamous relationship.
- Use protection such as condoms and dental dams to reduce infection transmission.
- Avoiding oral sex entirely negates the risk of infection, but for many, this is impractical.
By taking precautions, you can continue to enjoy the benefits of oral sex safely.
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