subject: Risk of HIV and STDs from Oral Sex - Know the Fact [print this page] Unlike what many consider safe, the risks of oral sex equally have their own significance. To determine the risks of oral sex is not easy since researchers cannot separate oral sex with other sexual activities. No one engages just in oral sensual acts and winds up the task. To conduct a study on those who engaged just in the oral activities and did nothing more than that, is almost impossible. However, when the matter is studied from a different angle, we can reach to a sensible decision.
All sensual activities involve great risks of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, if adequate precautions are not taken, and oral sex is no exception. It also carries great risks of HIV transmission. It is also true that the risk factors are less when compared to sexual activities involving anus or vagina. Many fact-finding surveys reached to the conclusion that the risks of oral sex definitely include chances of acquiring HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. The best solution to remain safe from such deadly diseases is, according to the experts, staying away from vaginal, anal, or oral sex altogether with new partners. Monogamous sensual activities are the best way to enjoy with the act and stay clean at the same time.
Oral sensual activities involve sucking and licking of the genitals, unfortunately many include anus in the list too. This is done not only between two opposite sex partners, but partners of same gender also practice such acts. Younger individuals become the victim more since they do not consider this activity a part of the main act. Since they take it lightly, they are more prone to acquire a sexually transmitted disease when compared to the elders who approach safely to the act. Moreover, many mistakenly consider oral sex does not cause them to acquire any sexually transmitted disease, or STD. This is what revealed in a study conducted on teenagers.
Other co-factors that can be counted as the risks of oral sex to contract sexually transmitted diseases are mouth ulcers, genital sores, bleeding gums, etc. We must never forget the fact that HIV is transmitted through anilingus, fellatio, and cunnilingus. Moreover, Herpes and HPV should be added to the list of potential STDs that can be transmitted through oral activities.
Some suggest using barrier methods like dental dams and condoms to prevent STDs. Well, up to some extent this can be considered safe, but not safe totally. Moreover, if ejaculation takes place in or around the mouth, or the tongue works over the genitals even superficially, the risks of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases will remain high.
Risk of HIV and STDs from Oral Sex - Know the Fact
