Contrary to popular belief, oral sex is not a safe alternative to vaginal or anal sex. Chlamydia, human papillomavirus (HPV), gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis (multiple strains), and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) — including HIV — can be transmitted through oral sex.[citation needed] Any kind of direct contact with body fluids of a person infected with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) should be avoided. In 2005, a research study at the University of Malmö in Sweden suggested that performing unprotected oral sex on a person infected with HPV might increase the risk of oral cancer.[citation needed]
Furthermore, oral sex should be avoided when either partner has wounds or open sores on the genitals or mouth, or bleeding gums in the mouth, or has recently brushed, flossed, undergone dental work, or eaten crunchy foods such as potato chips, all of which can cause small scratches in the lining of the mouth. These wounds, even when they are microscopic, increase the chances of contracting STDs that can be transmitted orally under these conditions. Such contact can also lead to more mundane infections from common bacteria and viruses found in, around and secreted from the genital regions. Because of this, many medical professionals advise the use of condoms in the performance of fellatio (flavoured condoms are available for this purpose) and the use of plastic or latex sheets (dental dams or ordinary plastic wrap) for cunnilingus, although the latter has failed to achieve the same level of widespread use as condoms.
2006-09-01 02:48:11
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes.
Although, not by secretion.
What causes the spread of these diseases is friction. The skin to skin contact. That is why they say to use a condomn even when having oral sex.
It can happen with anyone you are having unprocted sex with - including oral.
2006-08-29 15:33:59
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answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6
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Yes
2006-08-29 11:51:50
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answered by Renji 5
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yes, it is very possible, diseases as in std's are transmitted through body fluids, and sperm is one......... sorry i know that's not the answer you wanted to hear, but it is very true, you can get any std through oral sex, just like you can through intercourse..
2006-09-01 15:03:48
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answered by miss.d 3
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if your boyfriend or husband has been exposed to the virus YES you can get it through oral sex
2006-08-29 11:48:19
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answered by tpuahlekcip 6
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yes
2006-08-29 12:05:41
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answered by oliversnowbird 2
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yes
2006-08-29 11:48:13
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answered by \ 5
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Yes, because you are still swaping bodily fluids. You can also get herpes this way too....do a web search for oral herpes sores...it is pretty nasty.
2006-08-29 11:53:38
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answered by Ryan's mom 7
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of course through secretion
2006-08-29 11:49:35
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answered by raul_garcia 1
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YES SIREEE BOB
2006-08-29 13:27:42
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answered by I know these things 2
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