Can You Get an STD from Oral Sex?
Yes, several STDs spread through oral sex.
STDs from Oral Sex
- Gonorrhea — throat infection
- Herpes HSV-1 — oral to genital
- Syphilis — mouth/throat
- HPV — oropharyngeal cancer
Prevention
- Condoms/dental dams
- Regular screening including throat
- HPV vaccine
Source: CDC, American Sexual Health Association.
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