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I have a question. is giving oral sex, in any way, any dangerous? in general? when i give a blowjob, i get slimy throat. is this normal? i'm curious.

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Some risks: It is possible to contract some infections through oral sex. Herpes simplex, venereal warts can all be transmitted through oral sex. Even gonorrhea and chlamydia have been know to be tranitted via oral sex, so it's not without risk.

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