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A female asked:
My throat is a little dry after performing oral sex last night, but i also had intercourse and was breathing out of my mouth a lot. is this normal?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mary Davidanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Mouth breathing can cause a dry throat. It should go away today. If it becomes sore, then you might be concerned about a possible STD from the oral sex. Hope this helps.
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