Love by mouth: These are the risks that experienced people are also susceptible to

Cancer

A study published online in JAMA Oncology found that oral sex can increase the risk of head and neck cancer by 7 times. It shows a strong correlation between HPV-16, an HPV virus that causes cervical cancer, sexually transmitted diseases and an increased risk of developing cancer. So if you have HPV, you should avoid having sex by mouth.

HIV

According to the India Times, a person with HIV should avoid sexual contact with others. Oral sex with an infected person can lead to vaginal ligation. The potential substances are vaginal fluid, semen and even breast milk.

Bleeding gums, lesions and ulcers make the situation worse and also increase the risk of getting infected during oral sex. Virus and bacteria will enter through wounds, sores, mucous membranes (in the mouth, anus, vagina) on the body.

There is no evidence that mouthwash can reduce the risk of HIV infection. Moreover, although using a condom or diaphragm may reduce the risk of infection, they cannot eliminate the risk if your partner is infected.

Herpes

If you feel any symptoms of herpes, avoid any physical contact with your partner. Because herpes can easily be transmitted from the genitals to the mouth or vice versa.

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a fairly common sexually transmitted disease that can spread to the throat during oral sex. Inside the throat, the bacteria cause inflammation and pus, along with a burning sensation.

Syphilis

Symptoms appear on the genitals or anus and are rare in the nipple area. Occasionally, flare-ups on the lips or tongue are caused by oral sex. In addition, syphilis can be spread from an infected person's mouth through contact such as kissing, biting, and licking.

According to a 2014 report in the UK, the number of syphilis infections increased to 33%. There are 4,317 cases, mostly male, with only about 250 being women. It is worth noting that 86% of infected men are men who have sex with men.

As with other forms of sex, some of the following preventive measures can help you to 'love' your mouth safely:

Using oral diaphragms or condoms during oral sex can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections and HIV.

- Limit contact with semen or vaginal fluid.

- Make sure there are no tears or injuries in the genitals.

- Maintain proper oral hygiene and stay away from this type of relationship if your mouth has sores, bleeding gums or any dental problems.

- Check your oral health regularly if you often 'love' by mouth.