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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
Gapping Fanny |
Trying to find dental dams is near impossible these days.
When I was last in the local sexual health clinic I asked if they had any.
Most men will decry the ise of condoms full stop, let alone for oral sex
There can be a general opinion that oral sex is safer than vaginal and anal, which is true but its by no means risk free.
Ultimately if you want to insist on condom/dam use then that is your choice and people should respect it.
The same with CIM or expectations of swallowing.
Its all about educating yourself to make informed decisions!
The following is taken from an Australian site (first search result)
While the risk of contracting most STIs from oral sex is lower than for vaginal or anal sex, there is still the risk of transmission. STIs like chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis and HPV can all be transmitted orally, meaning they can pass from one person’s mouth to their partner’s genitals or anus, or vice versa.
Some of these, like chlamydia, won’t always present symptoms straight away, but can cause ongoing health and fertility issues. Others, like herpes, can’t currently be cured, and will require lifelong, ongoing treatment.
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is well known for causing the development of abnormal cells that can lead to cervical cancer, but can also cause mouth and throat cancer.
How can I protect myself from STIs during oral sex?
Condoms and dental dams can be used to protect all parties involved in oral sex. Condoms should be placed completely covering the penis. Condoms need to be thrown away after each use and changed between having oral sex and penetrative sex.
Dental dams can be used to cover the vulva and vagina or anus. Dental dams can be purchased, or made by cutting the tip and the ring off a regular condom, then cutting the condom open and laying it flat. Don’t create dental dams out of condoms which use spermicide, as this shouldn’t be ingested. Dental dams should also be used only once then thrown away.
There are other steps you can take to protect yourself from STIs during oral sex, including:
not having oral sex if you have cuts or sores in or near your mouth, have a sore throat, or a mouth or throat infection
not having sex (even with a condom) if your partner has a visible sore, ulcer or lump on their genitals, anal area or mouth
for men: ejaculate outside of your partner’s mouth
avoid brushing or flossing teeth right before oral sex.
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