What are the risks of receiving unprotected oral sex?

Doctor's Answer

There is a small risk of HIV transmission , as well as a more moderate risk of herpes simplex, gonorrhea and the human papilloma virus (HPV).

There is an increased incidence now recognised of oral pharyngeal cancer related to previous HPV infection through oral sex. Please take precautions for protecting yourself eg use of condoms.

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