Oral sex (or oral sex) involves using the mouth, lips, or tongue to stimulate a partner’s penis (fellatio), vagina (cunilingus), or anus (anilingus), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. of Diseases (CDC).
On its website, the entity explains that oral sex is a common practice among sexually active adults and more than 85% of sexually active adults, from 18 to 44 years of age, have reported having had oral sex at least once with a partner.
Thus, many sexually transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, HPV (human papillomavirus), HIV, and trichomoniasis can all be spread through oral sex.
Regarding HIV, according to the CDC, there is little or no risk of contracting or transmitting HIV through oral sex. “Although the risk of HIV transmission through oral sex is low, there are several factors that can increase that risk, and these include oral contact with menstrual blood, the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and having bleeding gums or sores in the mouth, vagina, or penis,” explains the organization.
Likewise, a study published in the journal Annals of Oncology indicated that people, and especially smokers, have a higher risk of contracting some type of throat cancer if they practice oral sex without protection.
In general, regarding unprotected oral sex, the CDC reviews:
- It is possible to get some STDs in the mouth or throat from performing oral sex on a partner who has a genital or anal (rectal) infection, especially if performing oral sex on a partner with an infected penis.
- It’s also possible to get some STDs on the penis (and possibly the vagina, anus, or rectum) from receiving oral sex from a partner who has a mouth or throat infection.
- It is possible to have an STD in more than one area at the same time; for example, in the throat and on the genitals.
- Various STDs that might be transmitted through oral sex they can then spread throughout the body of the infected person.
- STDs can be passed to a sexual partner even when the infected person has no signs or symptoms.
For this reason, the CDC explained that Using a barrier during oral sex (such as a condom or dental dam) can further reduce the risk of transmitting HIV, other STDs, and hepatitis.
According to the aforementioned entity, dental dams are thin, square sheets of latex or silicone that are placed over the vagina or anus during oral sex. Latex condoms can also be used as dental dams by cutting them lengthwise.
These are the best days to have sex, according to the phases of the Moon
In New Moon is the ideal time to start projects as a couple. In addition, it is a good time to try sexy experiences, since it is the ideal time to revive the flame of passion.
In the First Quarter, couples are more willing to talk and resolve situations that are presenting themselves and perhaps that may be breaking the tranquility of the relationship. Also, during the conversation they might talk regarding new sexual experiences that they want to be lived later.
During the Full Moon, couples have more energy and It is ideal to satisfy the sexual desires of each one and for the passion to multiply so that both feel satisfaction.
Finally, in the Last Quarter is the moment where there is less intimacy and it is ideal to recharge energies for when this lunar phase ends and the other begins and passion is renewed.
