Oral sex popularly known as "Head" is believed to be one of the most practiced type of sex in our part of the world.
Here are some interesting details you should never miss so far as oral sex is concerned.
Oral sex involves using the mouth to stimulate the genitals or genital area of a sex partner. Types of oral sex include the penis (fellatio), vagina (cunnilingus), and anus (anilingus)
Oral sex and STDs:
1. Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) spread through oral sex.
2. Using a condom, dental dam, or other barrier methods the right way every time you have oral sex can reduce the risk of giving or getting an STI.
It is possible to get some STIs in the mouth or throat after giving oral sex to a partner who has a genital or anal/rectal STI.
- You can get certain STIs on the genitals and genital areas after receiving oral sex from a partner with a mouth or throat infection
You can have an STI signs in more than one area at the same time. For example, you can have it in the throat and the genitals.
- Several STIs (i.e., syphilis, gonorrhea, and GIT infections) that are transmitted by oral sex can spread in the body.
Oral sex involving the anus (or anilingus) can transmit hepatitis A and B. It also can transmit intestinal parasites like Giardia and bacteria like E.coli and Shigella.
If you have an STI, you might not know it because many STIs are symptomless.
Certain factors may increase a person’s chances of getting STI during oral sex if exposed to an infected partner. Factors like:
- Poor oral health, which can include tooth decay, gum disease or bleeding gums, and oral cancer.
- Sores in the mouth or on the genitals.
Finally,If you are having sex, ask your healthcare provider to test you regularly for STIs and HIV. Talk openly with your provider about activities that might put you at risk for an STI, including oral sex. You also should talk to your partner(s) about STIs
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