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Oral sex
A 75-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Yes: ... Unless most other species of mammals are doing something profoundly wrong. Do remember the risk of some sexually transmitted diseases (famously sy... Read More
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Absolutely: But carries risks similar to those associated with sexual intercourse. Stds occur, notoriously syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, and others. So you must k... Read More
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lawrence Smithanswered
Clinical Psychology 32 years experience
Some risk . . . : According to the centers for disease control & prevention, "in addition to hiv, other stds can be transmitted through oral sex with an infected partne... Read More
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Dr. Thomas Hestonanswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Not Really: You still have the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (same as intercourse) but really should not have any additional risk beyond that. Practice sa... Read More
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
No, provided...: If your partner has an STD, all can be transmitted! The only safe oral sex is qwith A PARTNER WHO DOES NOT HAVE AN STD!
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Practice: With willing and accepting partners, mutual pleasure is the goal. Both partners should be relaxed and communicate their feelings and needs. With goo... Read More
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2.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Siegelanswered
Urology 42 years experience
No: Best use it for wrapping your tuna sandwich!
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
STDs but low risk: The only ill effects of unprotected oral sex are STDs. However, the STD risk is low -- not completely risk free, but safer than vaginal or anal sex. S... Read More
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3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wenjay Sunganswered
Podiatry 16 years experience
Std: You can contract an std from oral sex. Herpes, human papilloma virus, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphillis, hepatitis b and HIV are some you can contract ... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
OK...: Gagging is a reflex, which means you can't control it. It is your bodies way of keeping you from choking on something in your throat.
Sorry - proba... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Sinclairanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Lots of reasons: Many women do not like to give oral sex because they feel as though they are putting something that is not clean in their mouth. If you are truly emba... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Transmission of STDs: Oral sex can transmit a variety of stds. Herpes 1 or 2, hep b & c, etc.
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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