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Posted on November 4, 2009 by beauty and health care | Posted under Sexuality
Tips For Safe Oral Sex
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It is a common held belief that oral sex is safe and therefore is also known as “safer sex”. But the fact is a myth and that oral sex has a risk of transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. The risk is seen even more in serodiscordant couples where one partner is HIV positive and the other HIV negative. The risk is also great in people who inject drugs and share needles. Unprotected oral sex is safer than unprotected anal and vaginal sex yet there is a risk associated with it. The U.S Disease Control (CDC) classifies it as high risk behavior. Oral sex is giving or receiving oral stimulation to the penis, the vagina or the anus. An unprotected oral sex can be risky. If you have an unprotected oral sex then you do have risk factors associated with it. Bleeding gums and other teeth diseases can get you close to STDs. Herpes has been said to be transmitted from genitals to mouth and mouth to genitals. You may also have cut or sores in your mouth that could cause harm. Oral sex is much less risky than anal or vaginal sex. The use of latex condoms can make oral sex safe. A lot of care should be taken as regards the hygiene as due to oral sex bacteria can enter a woman’s body both through her private parts and mouth. The semen and vaginal fluids should be kept out of the mouth in a woman. Moreover the mouth should be clean and healthy. There should have no sores or cuts as they are the reason for the infection during oral sex. Although oral sex involves less risk of transmission of the HIV disease yet there is a risk associated with it. Bleeding gums and other teeth diseases can get you close to STDs. Herpes has been said to be transmitted from genitals to mouth and mouth to genitals. You may also have cut or sores in your mouth that could cause harm. You pass on bacteria, cold and flu viruses with exchange of body fluids. There is a risk of transmitting gonorrhea from the penis to the throat and the other way round too. It is always recommended to have you tested after few months of having oral sex. Have safe oral sex. Safe sex also means avoiding contact with your partner’s infected body parts such as herpes sores or warts. Although oral sex is considered safe yet there is risk involved if one of the partner’s has gum problems. Bleeding gums and other teeth diseases can get you close to STDs. Herpes has been said to be transmitted from genitals to mouth and mouth to genitals. You may also have cut or sores in your mouth that could cause harm. Oral sex is much less risky than anal or vaginal sex. About The Author: Read About Hairstyles Also Read About Winter Hair Problems |
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