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Oral Sex Safety Issues:
Today, few couples remain abstinent until marriage and a large number of individuals are involved in the taking of illicit drugs. If you know you are in a one hundred percent safe relationship, added protection may not be an issue. In reality 100% safe relationships are rare in today’s society. Examples of this type of relationships are where ALL sexual partners are virgins that have never had a blood transfusion or shared needles, and long-term monogamous relationship where all couples have been tested over a period of time. Keep in mind that some sexually transmitted diseases may not show symptoms at all times. Some diseases including HIV and AIDS can be transmitted in other ways besides sex i.e., addicts sharing of needles to inject drugs and blood transfusions. So even a virgin could be a carrier of an STD.
Safety becomes a huge concern when participating in sex for the person that you least suspect could be effected with an STD. In multiple partner relationships such one is an absolute fool not to play it safe. Usually you are dealing with a group of individuals that have had sexual experiences with a significant number of people. The condom is one of the most effective barriers for preventing STDs. When performing cunnilingus on a woman a latex dental dam can be used. Dental dams provide the same protection as a condom. Some may complain that the condom has a rubbery taste or that it lessens the sensation to the vagina or penis. Some have found that spermicides on some condoms numb the tongue. While there are concerns with sensation and taste, there are many condoms that are thinner and they along with dental dams are manufactured in a variety of flavors.
You may say I don’t need a condom or dental dam for unprotected oral sex is safer than unprotected vaginal or anal sex. It may be true that the lining of the anus is thinner and more susceptible to breakage than the mouth and it is easier to get semen out of the mouth than out of the anus or the vagina. While oral sex may be safer it is not completely safe. The gums and tooth diseases are prime candidates for sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes, which can be transmitted from the genitals to the mouth or from the mouth to the genitals. The risk factors are actually greater for the person being sucked or licked than they are for the person performing the act. The risk increases if the man cum’s in your mouth.
Unfortunately a man may not be able to pull out soon enough when he is ready to ejaculate. If a woman is in her menstrual period the risk are also greater. So again I stress, if you do not know with 100% assurance that your partner is safe be sure to take the necessary steps to protect yourself.
Additional Ways To Reduce Risk During Oral Sex:
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A male needs to avoid coming in his partner’s mouth. |
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Semen needs to be spit out of the mouth immediately. |
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Do not perform oral sex on a penis that has a sore or discharge. |
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Do not perform oral sex on a vagina that has a weird odor or sores. |
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Do not brush or floss your teeth just prior to performing oral sex as it may tear the lining of your mouth and increase your exposure to viruses. To freshen your breath, use mouthwash instead of toothpaste just prior to performing oral sex. |
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