How to protect yourself from infections during oral sex

Infections, including sexually transmitted infections, can be contracted not only during penetrative sex, but also during oral sex. So protection is always needed.

What infections are transmitted during oral sex

Most common during oral sex become infected:

• gonorrhea;
• genital herpes;
• syphilis;
• human papilloma virus.

Less likely to catch:

• chlamydia;
• hepatitis B and C viruses;
• pubic lice;
• HIV (if there are injuries in the mouth).

But in addition to STIs, it is possible broadcast and some intestinal infections:

• dysentery;
• salmonellosis;
• hepatitis A;
• giardiasis;
• amoebiasis.

When the risk of infection is higher

Some factors theoretically may increase the risk of contracting HIV and other infections, but this has not been proven in studies. It is, for example:

• about the poor condition of the oral cavity (caries, inflammation and bleeding of the gums, tumors);
• sores in the mouth or on the genitals;
• ingestion of pre-ejaculate or sperm.

What are the symptoms of infection

Manifestations depend on what kind of infection has entered the body - sexually transmitted or some other.

For sexually transmitted infections

Often there are no symptoms at all. But sometimes the one who did blowjob, cunnilingus or anilingus, arise manifestations such as:

• a sore throat;
• redness of the throat;
• small, painless sores on the lips, palate, or tonsils;
• painful sores around the mouth and on the mucous membranes;
• an increase in the submandibular and / or cervical lymph nodes.

The recipient can also get infected from a partner. But then are celebrated signs of urogenital infections:

• suspicious discharge from the vagina or penis;
• burning sensation urination;
• pain during sex;
• swelling and soreness in the testicles;
• pain in the rectum and discharge from it.

For other infections

Other symptoms are determined by the pathogen. Since most of the time it's about intestinal infections, then the signs will relevant:

• nausea;
• vomit;
• diarrhea;
• bloating;
• painful spasms and urge to empty the bowels - tenesmus;
• loss of appetite;
• lethargy and weakness;
• temperature increase;
• sometimes blood and pus in the stool.

What to do if you notice suspicious symptoms

If you are concerned about your condition, or if you find out that your partner has symptoms, you should enroll for an appointment with a dermatovenereologist. He will prescribe an examination for infections and, if necessary, treatment for them. Without analysis, there is no way to know the exact diagnosis.

How to protect yourself from infections during oral sex

It is possible to get infected even if you are in a monogamous relationship, because infections may not manifest themselves in any way. If the partner has not recently taken tests, then every time, as well as during penetrative sex, barrier means of protection are needed.

When interacting with a member

During blowjob need put on condom without spermicidal components and anesthetic. For oral sex condoms with flavors and flavors, but you can use the most common.

When interacting with the vulva and anus

For cunnilingus and rimming on sale There is special thin latex napkins. They need to completely cover the vulva or anus so that the discharge does not fall on the face.

If there is no such remedy, you can cut a regular condom to make a napkin out of it, and also put it on the genitals.