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I have a question on STDs. I dont really know a lot about it but I heard you can get it from sucking dick. I'm 14 and I have sucked my boyfriends dick a couple times. What are the risks? Is there anything eles I could get besides STDs?
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by Georgan Gregg: (05/24/2004)
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I’m glad you’re asking questions about oral sex. You heard correctly, sexually transmitted disease can be passed on by sucking or licking our partner’s genitals. Many people mistakenly think mouth to penis or mouth to vagina is not “real” sex (vaginal intercourse) and so they have nothing to worry about. Others simply like oral sex because they orgasm more easily, or feel more intimate with their lover than with other kinds of sex, or because oral sex won’t result in pregnancy.
These are compelling reasons for teens (and adults) to think oral sex is the answer to their fear of STD and/or unplanned pregnancy. Problem is, the diseases that are sexually transmitted enter our body through mucous membranes- which includes the vagina, urethra (where we pass urine) anus, and mouth. Your boyfriend may not know whether he has an STD or not. Symptoms aren’t always obvious and partners not always completely truthful about their sexual or drug experiences.
The solution is to use a latex condom to cover his erect penis before you put your mouth on his penis. There are non-lubricated condoms with no taste and flavored condoms especially for oral sex. The other risk you take is that in a moment of excitement the idea of intercourse may seem too enticing to resist. Unless you already have talked about your sexual limits, birth control, and feel comfortable expressing your concerns to one another, you can go on to have intercourse and become pregnant. Your wise decision to ask about these issues shows that you realize sex has important consequences. If your library or bookstore has a copy of CHANGING BODIES, CHANGING LIVES: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships by Ruth Bell, I recommend it as easy to read and very helpful. Ideally you can talk over these issues with a trusted adult, but don’t hesitate to contact us again.
P.S. My favorite 17-year-old girl said that unless you have a supportive boyfriend who you know you can trust completely, you might regret having any type of sex. She has a good point, doesn’t she? You can talk with other teens at http://www.positive.org/LetsTalk/welcome.html , or from 3 to 6pm Monday-Friday Eastern Time at http://www.iwannaknow.org/ .
Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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