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Sexually Active?
Are you considered "sexually active" if you've had oral sex but not vaginal sex?
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Yes, because you can still contract many illnesses and STDs. Doctors very much need to know if you've engaged in any type of sexual activity, including oral sex. Even handjobs and mutual masturbation needs to be counted as "sexually active" because of the risk of disease that can be spread during these activities. It's important to inform your doctor when you have been sexually active and how many partners you have had.
If you feel the need to clarify, you can do so in the doctor's office by saying, "I am sexually active because I've had oral sex but I have not had actual intercourse yet." The doctor will know that you have been at risk for STDs before and will be able to help give you a proper diagnosis, treatment, or thorough check-up because of this.
There are a lot more diseases and STDs other than herpes that you can contract from oral sex (giving or receiving). 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.
Oral sex is sex. Period. Just because you're not at risk for pregnancy doesn't mean you're not doing something sexual / engaging in sexual activities. See what I mean? ;)
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Depends on who needs to know, really. If it's fordoctor, no, unless you have herpes of the mouth or something.
Other people, no, not unless you want to say, "just oral."
It really only counts for actual intercourse
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