Oral sex is when you stimulate your partner’s genitals with your mouth,
lips or tongue. This could involve sucking or licking their penis (also called
fellatio), vagina, vulva or clitoris (cunnilingus), or anus (anilingus).
Is it common to have oral sex?
Many people have oral sex before or instead of sexual intercourse.
If you’re going to have oral sex with your partner, try different
techniques until you find out what you both enjoy. Read more tips on how to
have a healthy sex life.
Is oral sex safe?
There’s no risk of getting pregnant through oral sex. However, you can
catch or pass on some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by having oral
sex.
STIs that can be passed on through oral sex include:
Ø Chlamydia
Ø Genital warts
Ø Gonorrhoea
Ø Hepatitis B
Ø Hepatitis A
Ø Hepatitis C
Ø Herpes
Ø Syphilis
Ø Pubic lice
The risk is generally higher if you give rather than receive oral sex.
This is because you’re more likely to be exposed to genital fluids.
The risk is also higher if you have cuts, sores or ulcers in your mouth.
Avoid brushing your teeth or using dental floss shortly before giving oral sex
as this could cause your gums to bleed. If you want to freshen your mouth
first, you could try mouthwash or mints.
If you think you may have an STI, see your GP or go to your nearest
sexual health or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic.
Can you catch HIV from oral sex?
It’s possible to get HIV through oral sex, although you’re less likely
to get HIV in this way than from unprotected vaginal and anal sex. Its a-low
risk activity but the risks may be higher if your partner ejaculates in your
mouth, particularly if you have any cuts.
How can I make oral sex safer?
ü For oral sex on a man, use a condom to
reduce your risk of getting an STI. If you don’t like the taste of regular condoms,
try a flavoured one.
ü For oral sex on a woman, or when
performing anilingus, use a dam. This is a small, thin square of latex or
plastic that acts as a barrier between the vagina or anus and the mouth,
preventing the spread of STIs. Dams are available at some sexual health
clinics, online, or pharmacies may order them for you.
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