Risks associated with oral sex: Oral sex refers to sexual activities involving the stimulation of the genitalia by the use of the mouth, tongue, teeth or throat. ‘Cunnilingus’ refers to oral sex performed on females. ‘Cunnilingus’ comes from a Latin word for vulva (a woman's exterior sex organs), cunnus, and from the Latin word for licking, lingere. ‘Fellatio’ refer to oral sex performed on males. Fellatio comes from the Latin word fellare, meaning to suck. ‘Analingus’ refers to oral stimulation of a person's anus. Oral stimulation of other parts of the body (as in kissing and licking) is usually not considered oral sex. What are the Risks of Oral Sex? There is a commonly held belief among many lay people that oral sex carries little or no risk. In fact, some consider oral sex a safer sex alternative. But the truth is, like any other sexual activity, oral sex carries a risk of transmitting – •Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) •Chlamydia •Gonorrhea •Herpes •Hepatitis •HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) If the receiving partner has wounds or open sores on their genitals, or if the giving partner has wounds or open sores on or in their mouth, or bleeding gums, this poses an increased risk of STDs transmission. Brushing the teeth, flossing, undergoing dental work, or eating crunchy foods, such as chips relatively soon before or after giving oral sex, can also increase the risk of transmission, because all of these activities can cause small scratches in the lining of the mouth. These wounds, even when they are microscopic, increase the chances of contracting STDs that can be transmitted orally under these conditions. Such contact can also lead to more mundane infections from common bacteria and viruses found in, around, and secreted from the genital regions. The risk is even greater in serodiscordant couples (one partner is HIV positive while the other is negative), people who are not monogamous, or in people who inject drugs and/or share needles and syringes. Which Behaviors are the … [Read more...]
Sexual activity and prostate cancer link
Young men who are sexually active in their 20s and 30s are at high risk of developing prostate cancer, according to a research study by Nottingham University. They conducted research study on the sex or masturbation habits of men when they were young. Those men who are more sexually active in their young life had more chances of getting prostate cancer in their later life. This research study was published in the journal BJU International. Surprise finding: Masturbation increases prostate cancer risk in their 20s and reduces cancer risk in their 50s. Researchers asked these men about their sexual habits and the number of sexual partners. 40% of prostate cancer patients have 5-6 female sexual partners. 59% of men said that they had engaged in sexual activity 12 times a month or more in their 20s. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men especially in old age. Those who have higher sex hormone levels (testosterone) will have high sex drive and have higher chances of developing prostate cancer. There are enough evidences on the role of hormones in causing prostate cancer and physicians treat these patients in order to reduce those hormone levels. Prostate cancer risk increases with increase in number of sexual partners along with increase in diagnosis of sexual infections. … [Read more...]
Health benefits of regular Sex?
Sex is not only a pleasurable thing but also has a wonderful health benefits. CBS News published a good article on the 10 health benefits of having regular intercourse. In modern stressful life, sex is a wonderful stress reliever. 10 health benefits of daily sex: 1. Decrease in blood pressure due to stress reduction. 2. Improvement in immunity due to release of antibodies. 3. It is a wonderful exercise. 4. It strengthens pelvic muscles. 5. Regular intercourse protects from heart diseases due to happy relations. 6. It improves one’s self confidence. 7. Daily intercourse improves relations between couple. 8. It reduces pain. 9. Sex reduces prostate cancer risk in men. 10. You can sleep better after good sex session. Click here to read CBS News article for more information on the health benefits of sex. … [Read more...]
