I've seen a lot of sites encouraging oral sex, what are the side effects? can you get a sexual transmitted disease?

Bad info: There is some really bad information out there about sex. Oral sex is a likely way to transmit std. Hiv and herpes are commonly transmitted in this fashion. Unfortunately, in this day and age, talking about sex and getting some sexual history from a potential partner is more important than ever. There are ways to have a healthy sex life with someone who has an std, but communication is key.