This week, Dr. Jen is hopping back on the mic to talk about the tongue-twisting topic of oral sex! Is it safe? What are the risks? From Cunnilingus to Fellatio to Anilingus, and everything in between, she’ll cover it all. It's time to break down the stigma around oral sex and start talking about how to make it more safe, consensual, and fun. So grab your condoms and dental dams, and let's get to it!
What's going down:
A proper definition of what constitutes oral sex and the proper names associated
Breaking down whether or not oral sex can cause cancer
Facts and stats about oral sex that might shock you
An overview of the various forms of STIs you can contract from giving and receiving oral
Discussing HPV: Testing, treatments, symptoms, risks, and prevention
Best practices and mechanisms to keep yourself protected
Learning all about Dental Dams and what the heck they are
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Resources
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References
Oral Sex Statistics 2023: How Common Is Oral Sex? https://sexualalpha.com/how-common-is-oral-sex/
CDC: HPV. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/hpv/basic_info/hpv_oropharyngeal.htm
CDC: HPV & Men Fact Sheet. https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv-and-men.htm
CDC: HPV and cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/hpv/statistics/index.htm
Planned Parenthood. STD Awareness: Can I Use Plastic Wrap as a Dental Dam During Oral Sex? https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocates-arizona/blog/std-awareness-can-i-use-plastic-wrap-as-a-dental-dam-during-oral-sex#:~:text=And%20it%20can%20be%20pulled,wrap%20for%20use%20during%20rimming
The Verge. Oral history: the sexual misadventures of the dental dam. https://www.theverge.com/2014/3/20/5522106/the-sexual-history-of-the-dental-dam
Lorals underwear! https://mylorals.com/
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