Practical tips: How can you effectively reduce the risk of oral transmitted STIs?
Practical tips: How can you effectively reduce the risk of oral transmitted STIs?
Recap: "Could You Get Genital Warts from Unprotected Oral Sex? 4 Types of STIs You Need to Know”
Want to enjoy intimacy with greater peace of mind? Sampson Store has you covered!
At Sampson Store, we believe health and pleasure can go hand in hand. With just a little preparation and a few simple steps, you can have fun while staying safe.
Use a condom
- Choose condoms that are not pre-lubricated, or those specially designed for oral sex, such as Olivia Sahara Dry 56mm Latex Condom or ONE FlavorWaves Latex Condom ,for a more natural experience. Make sure the condom is on before oral sex begins and stays on throughout. Don’t put it on halfway through or take it off midway.
Use a dental dam
- Dental dams, such as Olivia Natural Latex Dam, are specially designed for oral sex. Simply place the thin film over the part(s) needed (e.g., the vulva or anus). It prevents direct contact between the mouth and intimate areas, making oral sex more hygienic while reducing awkwardness and increasing peace of mind.
Look after your oral health
- If you have cuts in your mouth or bleeding gums, avoid unprotected oral sex. Also avoid brushing your teeth too vigorously or using toothpicks beforehand, as these can create tiny wounds.
Regular testing + communication
- Getting self-tested for STIs together with a regular partner, or checking each other’s status before starting a new relationship, is a responsible and sensible approach.
Proper protection doesn’t ruin the mood; it actually helps people relax and get more involved.
Next time you want to try oral sex, remember to have these little tools ready. Combining health with pleasure is what true enjoyment is all about. This way, you protect yourself and the intimacy you share with each other.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About Gonorrhea. https://www.cdc.gov/gonorrhea/about/index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Gonococcal Infections Among Adolescents and Adults. https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/gonorrhea-adults.htm Mayo Clinic.
Gonorrhea – Symptoms and causes. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gonorrhea/symptoms-causes/syc-20351774
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About STI Risk and Oral Sex. https://www.cdc.gov/sti/about/about-sti-risk-and-oral-sex.html
World Health Organization (WHO). Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/sexually-transmitted-infections-(stis)
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