{"id":6908,"date":"2026-04-01T15:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apexnewssl.com\/?p=6908"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:08:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:08:48","slug":"oral-sex-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apexnewssl.com\/?p=6908","title":{"rendered":"Oral Sex &#038; Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes\u2014oral sex can cause infections. It\u2019s not \u201crisk-free,\u201d even though many people assume it is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)\/Oral sex can spread infections from mouth \u2194 genitals, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Herpes simplex virus (cold sores\/genital herpes)<\/li>\n<li>Human papillomavirus (can affect throat or genitals)<\/li>\n<li>Gonorrhea (can infect the throat)<\/li>\n<li>Chlamydia (less common but possible in throat)<\/li>\n<li>Syphilis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other infections<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bacteria from the mouth can enter the genitals and cause irritation or infections<\/li>\n<li>Yeast infections can sometimes be triggered or worsened<\/li>\n<li>If someone has cuts, gum disease, or sores, the risk increases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Higher risk if:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are mouth sores, bleeding gums, or ulcers<\/li>\n<li>The partner has an untreated infection<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s no protection (like condoms or dental dams)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0How to reduce risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid oral sex if either person has sores or symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Use protection (condoms\/dental dams)<\/li>\n<li>Maintain good oral hygiene (but avoid brushing right before\u2014it can cause tiny cuts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bottom line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oral sex is generally lower risk than penetrative sex, but it\u2019s not completely safe. 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