Yes, you can get an STD (sexually transmitted disease) from oral sex. While oral sex is often seen as lower risk than vaginal or anal sex, it still carries the possibility of transmitting infections.
Common STDs Transmitted Through Oral Sex:
1. Herpes (HSV1 & HSV2)
Can be spread by mouthtogenital contact, even with no visible sores.
2. Gonorrhea
Can infect the throat (oral gonorrhea) and genitals.
3. Chlamydia
Less common in the throat, but still possible through oral contact.
4. Syphilis
Transmitted through sores, often unnoticed during oral activity.
5. HIV
Rare from oral sex, but possible if there are open cuts in the mouth or bleeding gums.
6. HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Very common; can lead to genital warts or, rarely, oral and throat cancers.
7. Hepatitis A, B, and C
Can be spread through contact with infected bodily fluids or feces during oralanal sex (rimming).
How to Reduce the Risk:
Condoms for oral sex on a penis
Dental dams for oral sex on a vulva or anus
Avoid oral sex during outbreaks or sores (like cold sores or genital lesions)
Regular STI testing for both partners
Good hygiene and avoiding oral sex after dental work or brushing (when gums may bleed)
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