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•stimulating the head of his penis (glans), the little strip
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of skin that links the glans to the shaft of his penis (frenulum), For more information about safer oral sex and
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(perineum), the inner thighs, and his anus (see our safer
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mouth, or simultaneously stimulating other areas of his body actoronto.org/portugues (informação em portugês)
while you work over his dick and balls.
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How Safe Is Oral Sex? Safer Sucking Tips to Prevent Syphilis and Other Infections Other STIs and Their Symptoms:
(also known as giving head, giving a blow job, sucking cock) •Before giving a blow job, look at your partner’s dick: •Chlamydia: clear or creamy discharge
Your risk of getting or passing on HIV during oral sex is low. Open sores, lesions, warts, or oddly coloured discharges •Gonorrhoea: white, yellow or green pus discharge.
However, you can get or pass on other sexually transmitted can indicate an STI. •Hepatitis A: normally not a risk during oral sex, but if the cock
infections (STIs) during oral sex. Syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, and •Be aware of any cuts, abrasions or sores inside your you’re sucking has even trace amounts of shit on it, you’re at
other STIs are still here. Having an STI can, in turn, increase your mouth or on your tongue. Rinsing with salty water is one risk for Hepatitis A.
way to check — stinging or soreness is a good indicator
risk of getting or passing on HIV during unprotected anal sex. •Hepatitis B: transmitted through pre-cum, cum, vaginal fluids,
that you should take special care. Cuts and sores
and sometimes saliva.
increase your risk for STIs during oral sex, and can
Why Should I Worry About Syphilis and Oral Sex? •Herpes: cold sores on and around the mouth or genitals.
increase your risk for HIV.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in syphilis among •Human Papiloma Virus (HPV): warts, mostly found on the
•If you’ve got an open sore in your mouth, it’s especially
gay and bi men in Toronto. Syphilis (which sometimes shows up as important to protect yourself with a condom when giving a genitals.
painless sores or a non-itchy rash) is transmitted simply by skin to blow job. •Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV): a rarer form of chlamydia
skin contact, and while it can be cured, syphilis does not always •If you brush or floss your teeth, wait at least 30 minutes that causes your glands to swell painfully.
have noticeable symptoms. If you have syphilis but don’t know it, before sucking. If you smoke or have nutritional problems,
and the infection goes untreated, there’s a 40% chance that you will your gums can take up to two hours to heal. Many STIs have no noticeable symptoms, so regular
experience damage to your major organs in the late stages of this •Using a condom during oral sex reduces your risk for STIs. check-ups are a good idea. Make sure you have a doctor you
STI. If you're HIV positive, untreated syphilis can make you very sick •Unlubricated or flavoured condoms can make for a more feel comfortable talking to about your sex life.
in a short time. enjoyable blow job.
•Don’t share sex toys if you use them for oral sex. Put a
condom on a dildo just as you would on a cock.

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