Oral sex

"Can you get an STD from oral sex", some of the information offered ranged from mild misinformation to scarily wrong. Since a lot of hobbyists seem to think the ultimate experience includes DATY, DATO, and BBBJ-CIM, I thought I'd offer a little info on the latest studies. I'm only touching briefly on the subject, believe it or not...

First of all, you absolutely CAN get an STD from participating in unprotected oral sex. Period.

Mouth to genitals can result in Herpes Type I or Type II, among other diseases. People with active herpes usually present with sores, which may be small, flesh colored lesions (think a cluster of zits) or small whitish lesions with an open center that may or may not leak fluid. Type I typically appears on the mouth (this is what cold sores are) and Type II (genital herpes) is usually just around the genitals and anus. However, either type can infect either area.

Just because a person doesn't have active herpes doesn't mean they can't give it to you. Herpes is a virus (HSV -- herpes simplex virus), and even when it's dormant, viral shedding occurs at least 3% of the time. What this means is that even if someone doesn't have any of the signs and symptoms of herpes, they could still be shedding the virus into your mouth!

All of these risks are present for either the ASP giving a BBBJ or for the hobbyist who wants to DATY.

And let's not forget analingus, or DATO. The same risks are present for herpes, not to mention that you can also transmit shigella, amebiasis, cryptosporidium, giardia, and hepatitis A via mouth to anus.

Finally, let's talk about HIV. The risks for HIV transmission via oral sex are very low. That's the good news. The bad news is that if you are already engaging in unprotected oral sex, chances are you are also engaging in unprotected vaginal or anal penetration, which greatly increases your chance of getting HIV and dying. That's death, folks. Think about it, and be honest with yourself if you are having unprotected sex with anyone except your long-term monogamous partner.

So how do you lesson your risks? ASPs can always use a condom for BJs, and a dental dam (a substitute can be made by cutting open a condom and stretching it over the tongue) if she offers analingus.

Hobbyists, if your ASP allows DATY/DATO, you can also use a dental dam stretched over your mouth. Yes, just like a condom lessens your pleasure during intercourse, that piece of thin rubber over your tongue keeps you from completely enjoying your experience.

And guys, please don't forget that you have the exact same risks from the little hottie you picked up at the bar on Friday nite. Actually, ASPs tend to be MUCH more careful than your average half-drunk girl on the prowl. Keep a jimmy hat with you all the time.

BE SAFE!