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Oral Sex Safety

Measures to reduce health risks during oral sex

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Feb 3, 2026

What differences exist between 'ever given' and 'given in the last month' measures of oral sex in major sexual health studies?

Measures that ask whether someone has "ever given" capture lifetime exposure and cohort-level differences, while measures asking whether someone "gave in the last month" (or similar recent windows) ca...

Jan 24, 2026

What communication and hygiene strategies help partners address discomfort with oral sex?

is common and usually eased by two parallel approaches: clear, nonjudgmental communication to align expectations and consent, and practical hygiene and protection measures to reduce real or perceived ...