Patient's question:
Patient Age:Description of Problem: My penis has no wounds. Can I get an STD from oral sex?
Doctor's answer:
Oral sex is a form of sexual activity. Now, we cannot say what the downsides of this sexual activity are. From the perspective of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), it is certain that oral sex can transmit STDs. However, what are the downsides of oral sex? If there are no downsides from the perspective of sexual activity, it is also an aspect that can induce human excitement. If you have oral sex with a sex worker, there is a possibility of contracting a disease because the mouth can carry such STDs. We have seen such cases in clinical practice: individuals with genital warts in their mouths, those with gonococcal pharyngitis, and those with chlamydial or mycoplasmal infections of the throat. If you have oral sex with a sex worker, various bacteria in their mouths could infect your skin and mucous membranes, leading to various STDs. However, if oral sex occurs between spouses, there are no problems or downsides. If it occurs between sex workers, there are certain downsides, as it may increase the risk of contracting diseases. Oral sex is not harmful to the body, but it must be done with relative cleanliness (e.g., after washing). If the mucous membranes of the mouth and reproductive organs are not broken, the probability of transmitting diseases through oral sex is not greater than that of ordinary sexual intercourse. If the mucous membranes are broken, it may lead to the transmission of diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis B.