This week it is STIQ Awareness Week and one month before Valentine’s day, so let’s get informed about the risks of unprotected oral sex, learn how to protect ourselves and the importance of proper contraception, and what to do if you have STI symptoms.
We know that sexual health and oral health are closely connected, yet this link is often overlooked.
Most of us were taught in school about using condoms to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during intercourse, but fewer people consider protection during oral sex. The truth is that many STIs can be transmitted orally, posing risks not just to your overall health but also to your mouth, teeth, and throat.
For example, an untreated STI oral infection can impact your gums, cause sores in the mouth, and HPV can even contribute to life-threatening conditions like mouth cancer.
Protection is still important
While there’s no risk of pregnancy during oral sex, the risks to your health are real and significan… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
