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unpleasant. And even though it can’t lead to pregnancy, oral sex
is not risk free.
Oral sex is not something that everyone does; some people enjoy
it, while other people think it’s
person’s anus (bum).
Oral sex can also include “rimming” which is contact between
a person’s mouth and another
someone oral sex, a person can lick, suck or kiss a guy’s penis
or a girl’s vulva.
Oral sex is when a person’s mouth is used to play with another
person’s genitals. So, to give
SEX ? What is ORAL
HIV + STIs
For a person to become infected with HIV through oral sex, these things have to
take place:
1 The virus has to be present – one of the people involved in getting or giving oral
Giving and getting oral sex puts you at risk of getting HIV and other sexually sex has to be infected already. And since there are usually no symptoms for
transmitted infections (STIs). HIV, you can’t tell by looking at someone if they are infected or not. Many
people take risks and get infected without even knowing.
Oral sex is considered a low-risk activity for HIV infection. Because of how HIV
infection works, you are at a bit more risk when you give oral sex then when you 2 Blood, semen or vaginal fluids have to be present – those are the body fluids
get it. you need to be concerned about if you are giving or getting oral sex. The saliva
of an infected person doesn’t contain enough HIV to infect someone else.
Oral sex can be high risk for passing on or getting infected with other STIs, like
chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, genital warts (HPV), syphilis and hepatitis A and B.
Some of these STIs are easily treated, but they are all dangerous to your health.
3 The virus has to have a way to enter the bloodstream of the uninfected person –
Some of them, like HIV and herpes, have NO cure. there has to be a cut or sore in your mouth (from dental work, brushing, flossing,
eating sharp food) or on your genitals (from friction, other health problems or
If you get or give oral sex, reduce the risk of spreading STIs by always practising infections) where the virus can get in.
safer oral sex.
Safer ORAL SEX
l sex tips:
Here other some other safer ora
flavoured lubes, condoms
• No one likes the taste of latex - try
for the person giving oral sex.
and dams to improve the experience
tiny cuts on your gums, which
• Brushing and flossing can cause
If you choose to give or get oral sex, choose safety first. No one wants a . Wait at least 30 minutes after
increase your risk of getting infected
good experience to have a bad result. Using protection during oral sex may oral sex. And avoid giving
brushing or flossing your teeth to give
sound like a pain, but it’s a whole lot better than being infected with tal work.
oral sex after you have any kind of den
something that can kill you! heners can dry out the delicate
• Mouthwash and other breath fres
can lead to scratches or tiny cuts
skin in your mouth and throat, which
When used correctly, condoms and dams (dams are square pieces of latex these products right before or
that increase your risk. Try not to use
used to cover the vulva or anus) prevent the spread of HIV and other STIs.
after giving oral sex.
other “sharp” food can create
• Be aware that chips, popcorn and
For more information about healthy sexuality, visit your local AIDS service
tiny nicks or cuts in your mouth.
organization, public health unit, or your city’s member organization of the a body fluid is in the mouth,
• There is evidence that the longer
Canadian Federation for Sexual Health (Planned Parenthood). to avoid getting fluids
the more possible infection is. So, try
you r mouth.
(vaginal fluids, pre-cum, ejaculate) in
Need more HIV information and resources?
Contact CATIE
(Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange)
at 1-800 - 263-1638
E-mail: [email protected]
www.catie.ca
Published by the Canadian Public Health Association, in co-operation with sex education experts, HIV/AIDS service providers and people living
with or affected by HIV and AIDS throughout Canada (2006). Updated March 2008.
This publication has been reprinted by CATIE, 2010.
CATIE Ordering Centre Catalogue Number: ATI-23212 (aussi disponible en Français, ATI-23213)
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Bits + Pieces
Guys have penises
A penis can be soft (flaccid) or hard (erect), and is made of skin
Girls have vulvas
and tissue (no bone!). A penis has a head (called the glans) and a
Many people call the female genitals a vagina, which is actually
shaft. Some penises have foreskin and some don’t. Penises are
just one part of a girl’s genitals. Along with the vagina, vulvas
also called dicks, packages, pricks, cocks, etc.
have other parts, including the small and large labia (also called
lips) and the clitoris. Vulvas are also called pussies, muffs,
snatches, etc.
ORAL SEX ORAL SEX
on a guy on a girl
Oral sex on a guy is called fellatio (fel- Oral Sex on a girl is called cunnilingus
lay-she-o). It’s also called a blow job (cun-nil-in-gus). It’s also called going
or giving head. Using the tongue and down or eating out. Using the tongue
lips on a penis can make a guy feel and lips on a vulva can make a girl feel
excited. Most guys want the focus of excited. Most girls want the focus of
oral sex to be on the head of the penis, oral sex to be on the clitoris (clit) which
since this is the most sensitive part. is the most sensitive part. Holding the
Watch the teeth though – contact outer lips back gently with the hands
between a guy’s penis and someone’s will allow for easier exploration of the
teeth isn’t usually appreciated and may Bladder whole area.
detract from the fun.
Penis When a girl is excited, the walls of her
When guys ejaculate (cum), they Uterus vagina may get wet and produce a
produce a body fluid called semen. body fluid called vaginal fluid. Some
Some guys also produce a bit of Cervix girls also produce a bit of fluid that
semen that comes to the tip of the Rectum comes out of the urethra when they
penis when they are just getting Urethra Bladder have an orgasm – some call this
excited – this is usually called pre-cum. Anus ejaculate or cum.
Some people like to use a combination Scrotum Testicles Some people insert a finger or toy
Urethra
of a hand job (rubbing the penis up and inside the vagina during oral sex on a
down with the hands) and a blow job. Prostrate Clitoris girl to add some extra stimulation.
Rectum
Of course, technique is a matter of What one girl likes may be very
personal preference and should always Anus Vulva different from what another girl likes.
be discussed beforehand, as should all All sexual contact should be
sexual contact. Vagina discussed beforehand.
Pros + Cons of getting or giving ORAL SEX
Pros: Cons
pregnant • may feel unsure about how to give oral sex
• no risk of getting pregnant/getting someone
al attention • may feel guilty if getting oral sex but not giving it in return
• may feel good about getting or giving sexu
• may feel angry if partner won’t give oral sex
• may feel a sense of power
• may feel anxious about partner being that close to genitals
• may feel that virginity is saved
with other • may affect how other people think of you
• may avoid anxiety that can be associated
sexual contact such as intercour se. • risk of sexually transmitted infections.
