a) I can't get pregnant, right?
b) Am I susceptible to an STD?
c) Does this mean that according to doctors I am "sexually active"?
d) Any side effects that I need to know about?
StarryNightSkies answered Sunday July 13 2008, 4:49 pm: A) no you cannot get pregnant unless his seman comes in contact with your vagina
B) YESS! You are susceptible to many types of STD's so be careful!
C) yes this could mean that you're sexually active so if a doctor asks, ask them to define the meaning.
D) no side effects really, unless you picked up an STD. maybe a sore jaw and throat could be a side effect? lol. [ StarryNightSkies's advice column | Ask StarryNightSkies A Question ]
Peeps answered Thursday July 10 2008, 3:28 pm: I will try to explain as much as possible so you're not left with unanswered questions.
A. You can only get pregnant from giving a guy oral sex if his semen somehow comes in contact with your vagina. This means you should wash your hands thoroughly after the act to lessen this issue.
B. You are definately susceptible to STDs this way.
Serious risks include:
1. Herpes is probably the biggest STD risk during oral sex. Both strains of herpes can live in the mouth or the genitals, and particularly during outbreaks (cold sores, herpes lesions) can be passed from one place to the other. More than 50% of a random group of people will have antibodies to the virus (indicating some level of infection). Genital herpes is complicated and uncomfortable. Herpes can be passed on even if no sores are present.
2. Chlamydia and gonorrhea can infect your throat, showing strep like symptoms. These can also infect the eye; eye infections can have serious consequences. Roughly, 80% of women who have chlamydia have no symptoms and it can prevent them from ever having children.
3. HIV can be passed through unprotected oral sex. The infected semen/precum or vaginal fluid must enter the body through a cut or sore in the mouth or esophagus. You may not even be aware you have a cut in your mouth or throat. Some people take up to 10 years to show that they have contracted HIV/AIDS.
4. HPV can be passed during oral sex. HPV has been found on vocal chords. There is no test to find out if a man has HPV and men usually show no symptoms.
5. Syphilis can be passed similar to HIV. Signs and symptoms are indistinguishable from those of other diseases so some people go a long time without knowing they have it. Mothers can pass this onto their babies without knowing it.
6. Hepatitis A is also a risk, but usually only oral-anal contact. Hep A is not a chronic condition like Hep B and C, but can make a person quite sick several weeks.
In addition, you would be astonished by the number of people who have accidentally given their child herpes (type 1 and/or 2) just by changing the baby's diaper. It's so contagious it's frightening.
Babies can also definately be born with herpes. If the mother experiences an outbreak during labor then there are high chances the baby will contract the virus. Many parents are so ashamed that they spread an illness to their child that they do not educate the child that the symptoms they are having are serious and can be passed along to others, leaving the child to believe that everything is normal and they are healthy.
The ONLY way you know if your partner is "clean" is to have a full STD screening before engaging in sexual activities. There are things our parents ignore and do not tell us about--STD transmission being one of them. For further truth on this matter, my mother never told me that the sore she experienced on her lip periodically was herpes. She actually told me that everyone got those sorts of sores and that it was spread in the air like the flu virus.
You should always use a condom/dental dam when engaging in oral sex. It does not take the risks of STD/STIs away, but it does lessen them, which is better than going bare.
C. Yes, you would definately be considered sexually active, especially since you can contract STDs/STIs from oral sex. Herpes (HSV-1 & HSV-2), chlamydia, syphilis, HPV (Human papillomavirus), and even HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) can be transmitted by engaging in oral sex. That I'm aware of, things like herpes and HPV can also be transmitted by fingers/hands--more if there are cuts on the fingers.
It's important to inform your doctor when you have been sexually active and how many partners you have had. If you want to clarify it has only been oral sex then you may do so and they may write it in on your chart for references.
In short, answer yes if your doctor asks if you are, or have been, sexually active. You may specify what sort of activities you have engaged in if you feel you should do so.
D. The only side effects would actually be you risking STD/STI transmission. Sperm isn't going to make you fat or anything like that, but you may also get a stigma from your peers from engaging in these activities. For some people they feel pressured to go even further with each sexual encounter, even when they are not prepared for the possible outcomes of the activities.
You do not need to have any sort of sex to prove that you care about someone or that you are worth anything, please take note of that. Many young females (and males) now feel that they MUST engage in sexual activities to be somebody when it only harms them in the long run--guilty consciences, empty feelings, traumatizing experiences, hurt feelings, life-long STD, etc. There is nothing wrong with being a normal, young person having fun in non-sexual ways.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask me. I would be more than happy to help you gain the knowledge you need. [ Peeps's advice column | Ask Peeps A Question ]
Jehmehh answered Thursday July 10 2008, 12:37 am: a) No, unless there was any semen on his hand or your hand or if your vagina was in the area of his penis (even if it was just precum, and even if you were wearing panties)
b) YES. Unless you know for certain that he's clean, it can happen. It doesn't mean it will and I hope it hasn't, but it's never something to be ruled out. I'd be sure to have a long chat with him though and ask if he's been tested if it concerns you enough.
c) Yes. I think so at least, I'm not really sure how doctors would categorize it, but it is a form of mutual masterbation. However according to doctors/science, you are still a virgin. That only changes through intercourse and the breaking of the hymen (or "popping the cherry"). However in moral terms, it's an entirely different story...
d) Side effects? The only side effects I can think of is if he did have some sort of STD. In which case you'd need to go to a doctor ASAP. But if you just mean side effects in general to just having done it, then no, I wouldn't worry. Especially since you've already done it so you don't have to worry about if you gag or get sick by swallowing or anything. [ Jehmehh's advice column | Ask Jehmehh A Question ]
xmcrgirl5x answered Thursday July 10 2008, 12:12 am: A) Nope, not unless like, either of you touch your vagina after cum has gotten on your hand.
B)Yes, but if he doesn't have one, you'll be fine.
C)Yes, it does, unfortunately.
D)The cum or pre-cum may make you feel sick to your stomache for a few days. If it does, drink alot of water, and rest.
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