Question 1

can having oral sex with someone who has a canker sore cause problems?

Accepted Answer

Protect yourself!: Exposing yourself to a possible infectious agent from an open wound is never a good idea!  if your partner's "canker sore" turns out to be a herpes lesion, you run the risk of getting a herpes (type 2) infection on your private parts. Such a herpes infection become potentially a lifelong relapsing & painful problem that you can then pass on to others--not a good tradeoff for an impulsive moment.

Question 2

my boyfriend told me that every time after he gives me oral sex he gets a canker sore, we have both been tested and are negative, what can be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Stress etc.: Cold sores are a result of a virus that is already in his "system" and comes out as a result of stress.  Canker sores may result from localized trauma/injury, lowered resistance, lack of sleep, etc.

Question 3

gave oral sex with canker sore, what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Canker sore: If you are certain that it is  only a canker sore, then its likely of no consequence to your partner. But if the ulceration is a manifestation of something like herpes type ii or other std, then you could be transmitting it to your partner. Best to be checked!

Question 4

is it bad to give oral sex when having a canker sore? how long should i wait?

Accepted Answer

Wait: Wait until the canker sore has healed completely.  That is best for you and maybe yoir partner.

Question 5

should i refrain from giving oral sex if i have a canker sore in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Canker Sore is Ulcer: A canker sore is also known as an aphthous ulcer. Since an ulcer is a break in the mucous membrane that is a barrier for invasion from bacteria, yeast and virus, it would seem advisable to reframe from oral activities that might lead to picking up an infection.

Question 6

how likely is transmitting hiv through oral sex with a canker sore present?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: If the other person has previous been exposed to the same virus then they should be immune, however sores are an active out break of a viral infection and contact with others to the sore in any form should be avoided.

Question 7

i bit my gumline and got a canker sore (not outbreak). i gave oral sex. what are the chances of transmitting hsv1?

Accepted Answer

Use protection: Not because of the recent outbreak, but for your general protection.  Hsv-1 & 2 shed even when there is no visible outbreak and this is when most transmissions occur.  Use protection regardless.

Question 8

did fingering, raw rubbing, and oral sex with canker sore. should i be worried of hiv? got - on 17th day after. please explain if should i be worried or not?

Accepted Answer

: Hiv is transmitted by exchange of bodily fluid mostly sexually. There is always a small risk in the scenario describes if you had the sore. Best is to get chaecked.

Question 9

i have a canker sore and then i had oral sex. can i get sti if me and my partner has not had sex with anyone else?

Accepted Answer

: Typical aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) are not believed to be caused by any infection and they are not sexually transmitted. And of course no STI is likely if it is true that neither you nor your partner ever have had sex with anyone else.

Question 10

i got a canker sore because i bit myself. is it still bad to give oral sex since i got the canker sore when i accidentally bit my lip while eating?

Accepted Answer

Oral lesion: If you have an open wound, you are more at risk of contracting an STD. As for the sore, is this something you get frequently? If it's herpes labialis (blisters on the lip) you could give it to your partner. If it's a sore inside the mouth it is probably an aphthous ulcer or traumatic injury and is not contagious.

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I bit my gumline and got a canker sore (not outbreak). i gave oral sex. what are the chances of transmitting hsv1?

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Did fingering, raw rubbing, and oral sex with canker sore. should i be worried of hiv? got - on 17th day after. please explain if should i be worried or not?

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I have a canker sore and then i had oral sex. can i get sti if me and my partner has not had sex with anyone else?

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I got a canker sore because i bit myself. is it still bad to give oral sex since i got the canker sore when i accidentally bit my lip while eating?

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