Table of contents:
- MYTH 1: Oral sex is not real sex
- MYTH 2: Oral sex does not transmit venereal disease
- MYTH 3: You can't get pregnant through oral sex
- MYTH 4: Orgasm is difficult to achieve through oral sex
Sex is taboo - a topic that many people choose to refuse to open their mouths - oral sex is no exception.
There are many important reasons to learn the facts behind sex, especially oral sex. With the various myths surrounding oral sex (blowjob, cunnilingus, fellatio, or "gagging" - whatever it is called) pacing around, it's only natural that many people are trapped in the dark about how "supposed" sex can actually be destructive; not only their bodies but also their partners.
Debunking these myths is not only useful to help make your sex life more enjoyable, but can also help you have a better perspective on yourself, your partner, and sex itself.
MYTH 1: Oral sex is not real sex
FACT: Wrong.
Sexual intercourse does not always have to involve penetration of the penis into the vagina. Sex is a physical activity that is related to and often includes sexual intercourse and sexual stimulation. Oral sex is another form of sexual activity that involves stimulation of a partner's genitals using the mouth or throat.
Just as when oral sex is another form of foreplay, blowjob or cunnilingus can be a major event in its own right.
MYTH 2: Oral sex does not transmit venereal disease
FACT: Wrong.
Health professionals are increasingly keen to raise concerns about people not protecting themselves against sexually transmitted infections, because they do not realize that venereal disease can be transmitted by mouth.
The misconception that oral sex is a risk-free sexual activity is widespread among young adults, especially adolescents. Studies show that this "risk-free" myth is one of the most common reasons thrown by the majority of people to choose to engage in oral sex rather than penile-vaginal penetrative sex (apart from maintaining 'virginity' and preventing pregnancy).
The list of diseases transmitted through oral sex includes, chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes simplex, and HPV. Several high-risk types of oral HPV have been linked to mouth-throat cancer (oropharyngeal), which is more common in men than women.
US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) through the division S.T.D Prevention, noting that certain conditions can exacerbate the likelihood of oral transmission. These include bleeding gums, gum disease or poor oral health, and mouth sores or sores on the genitals. In fact, the pre-ejaculatory fluid from an infected sexual partner can transmit the disease.
Although the risk of transmission of these and other infections, such as HIV, was lower for oral than for penetration and for anal sex, investigators were reluctant to make a distinction. According to them, regardless of the size of the opportunity, risk is still a risk. To minimize the risk of infection, the CDC recommends prevention strategies such as using condoms; limit the number of sexual partners; and get the HPV and hepatitis B vaccinations when you are of age.
MYTH 3: You can't get pregnant through oral sex
FACT: Right
You can't get pregnant through oral sex, even if you swallow semen.
It is the same as when you swallow food, when you swallow semen, this liquid will go through the mouth to the stomach to be digested in the digestive system, until the remaining substances that can no longer be used by the body are then discarded. Sperm eventually dies after being broken down in the digestive tract. What's more, even if sperm can survive in your intestines and stomach, your mouth isn't directly connected to your reproductive system. Therefore, it is not possible for a person to become pregnant by ingesting ejaculatory fluids.
However, you can get / transmit sexually transmitted diseases through oral sex. Nothing can control and stop the leakage of semen even they ejaculate. Practicing safe sex, such as using condoms or dental dams during oral sex can reduce the risk of spreading sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, checking yourself and your partner to the doctor to ensure the health status of both of you against the risk of sexually transmitted diseases is highly recommended.
MYTH 4: Orgasm is difficult to achieve through oral sex
FACT: Right… and wrong
Oral sex can help you achieve orgasm. Some women (or men) who can't orgasm from penetrative sex find that oral sex is the silk road to success. Vaginal sex coupled with oral sex has been associated with a significant increase in orgasm, when compared to having the two separately.
However, sex is not a one-size-fits-all science. You can have an orgasm from vaginal sex but not oral, vice versa, or both. Even if you think oral sex is exciting sexual activity, it may not be able to bring you to an orgasm - and all of this is normal. Don't feel like there's something wrong with yourself if oral sex doesn't immediately have a real orgasmic effect. If these tricks don't work, it may take some time to figure out what can truly bring you satisfaction. Do only what you feel good and comfortable for you, because it is you who know your body best.
