Friday, May 11, 2007

Oral Sex M2F - What are the Risks and Precautions Advice?



According to most of the studies oral sex is much less risky than anal or vaginal sex. 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. But there have been well-documented cases of HIV transmission through oral exposure to semen or vaginal fluids Fellatio that is mouth to penis contact and cunnilingus mouth to vulva contact cannot be considered to be totally safe practices. 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.

We all know that HIV is commonly transmitted sexually by penile-anal intercourse. The female is at a greater risk but the male partner (person putting his penis into the anus) can also get infected. HIV infection is commonly transmitted sexually as a result of penile-vaginal intercourse. But most of us are at a doubt when the question is of oral sex. Many of us are not sure that while having oral sex with the opposite gender there are chances of HIV to be transmitted.

HIV virus is found in blood, semen (cum), vaginal fluids, and breast milk and as can transmitted through cuts, openings, sores, and mucous membranes (mouth, anus, vagina) on your body. There are many risks factors associated with it that we are unaware of as unprotected oral sex can harm as unprotected sex although the risk factor is not the same. Oral sex can lead to sexually transmitted diseases. It has been said that herpes can be can be transmitted from genitals to mouth or mouth to genitals during unprotected oral sex. Gonorrhoea can be transmitted to the throat during oral sex, especially fellatio. Chlamydia this little genital bug has become almost epidemic among sexually active young people during the early years of the 21st century. There is a risk if you have cuts or ulcers in your mouth. Oral sex carries risk especially when one or the partner is infected with HIV or when they do not know their HIV status. The risk is present when partners inject drugs. According to scientists there are a number of other sexually transmitted diseases that have been transmitted through oral sex such as herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, genital warts (HPV), intestinal parasites (amebiasis), and hepatitis A.

Idea for safe sex

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of teenagers and youngsters who have been affected by sexually transmitted diseases. Researchers have shown that most of the people who have their first sexual experience are at a very young age of 15 or 16. It has been reported that there are increasing number of sexually transmitted diseases in the teenagers.


Studies have shown that party and other kind of mass gatherings such as games and live shows stimulate the behavior of youngster involving them into illicit drug use, alcohol consumption, and subsequently risky sexual behaviors. These factors are responsible for increase in unprotected sexual intercourse in the youngsters.


A study showed that 25% of the girls between the age of 14 to 21 who had unplanned pregnancies were drinking when they had sex and out of these more than 90% did had not thought of having sex. The number of teenage boys involved in drinking, drugs and sex together id about 30%. The number of teenagers engaging into drugs and taking alcohol is also a great concern as it is a major factor for the rise of teen pregnancy.


Statistics on teen pregnancy show that there is strong relationship between use of drugs and alcohol and multiple sex partners. Teens having sex when they get drunk or are taking drugs is one common reason for the increasing rate of teen pregnancy and STD. Not only that many teenagers and even adults not know how to use a condom. The increasing number of teen having sex and unprotected sex with multiple partners has led to an increase in teenage HIV victims.

As such there should be campaigns in such a way that the youngsters are aware of there acts and even in a party atmosphere have control over them and go for safe sex. Safe sex programs should be encouraged to create awareness among the youngsters. Too much drinking and the use of drugs should be discouraged.


Sex education should be focused in schools and awareness should be created among students on the use of condoms for safe sex. Schools should organize safe sex quiz for students to increase interest among them and provide the information they need to know.

Not only teenagers but all need to be made aware of the sexually transmitted diseases. Most of the people need to be educated on how to have safe anal sex and safe oral sex. The idea is to create awareness on safe sex and inform them on safe sex methods. Conversing on sex is a difficult one but people should not hesitate and open up. Generally people feel shy to talk about the use of condoms as they know that they are going to be laughed at. People should not hesitate to talk about condoms and above that the ones who know about it should seriously talk about it so that nobody feels shy. Off course you can have a light joke about it but never let the person questioning feel embarrassed. When you talk about the use of condoms you are giving very important information to your friend and doing good work as the listener will be protected in some way from the knowledge you impart. Moreover the way you reply will also encourage your other friends to open up and talk frankly about the condoms. There won’t be any taboos about condoms and the use of it.

Sex Tips – Play Safe

Sex is essential for men, women and the society. Sex and life cannot be separated. Where there is life there is sex. But sex has complications attached to it. To enjoy complete and safe sex you must keep the following in mind-

Talk sex before having sex
To talk about sex, before having sex gives you the actual pleasure of sex as you feel the touch of love and not simply sex. Be straightforward about your sexual intentions and help to know what you expect from each other. You should let your partner know your desire and limit of sexual relationship.

Do not have undesired sex
Abstain from each other when you really do not feel like having sex. Never have sex to please your partner. Having sex under pressure may create problems for you. Moreover it is your life and you have your right of choice.

Have safe sex
It’s important! Whenever you have sex play safe. Whether it is your consistent partner or strangers have protected sex. There are different birth control alternatives to prevent you from being pregnant. You can use any alternative according to your comfort level and health. There are varied types of pills, barrier methods and injections.
It is true that birth control methods have side effects and other complications. It is therefore a must to talk to your health care taker before you go for that particular method. Always remember that only the use of condoms the barrier method protects you from both pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Other methods protect you from pregnancy.

Never have sex when drunk
Most of the cases of unwanted pregnancy are seen when couples have sex when they are drunk. Alcohol makes the brain numb. You loose the power to think and make proper decisions. More than ninety percent of pregnancies are unplanned under the influence of alcohol. This is generally seen amongst teenagers. They get drunk and have unprotected sex, most of the times they said that they never thought of having sex it was just the influence of alcohol.

Play safe carry condoms
Whenever you are attending a party or gathering or meeting your partner carry condoms, the best way for safe sex. It not only protects from pregnancy but also gives protection from sexually transmitted diseases. Make sure you have condoms in your pocket as any moment you would feel like having sex, could be under the influence of alcohol.

Always Question
There is no harm in questioning your sex partner about having undergone a HIV test. Make sure that your sex partner has undergone an HIV test especially when he or she is a stranger. Whatever the case be extra safe.

Learn to use condoms properly
Before you have sex, learn to use the condom properly. Talk about it with your friend and learn from them, never feel shy. Many people both men and women feel shy or embarrassed to ask about putting on a condom. They will use it incorrectly but never talk about it to friends as the fear being ridiculed by friends. But we should be aware of the proper way of wearing a condom otherwise it will be of no use.