Oral and safe sex?

[Hello_Kitten]

The carrying condoms thread got me thinking about this - how many of you that use condoms also use them during oral sex? Guys, do you use the dental dams or I've heard of saran wrap being used? How is a blow job with a condom? I've used condoms religiously since I got divorced but only for intercourse. Makes me a bit paranoid about just how safe I'm really being. Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[polarstar]

Being on the safe side is never wrong, I suppose...but this seems to be playing it too safe...I´ve never experienced it, and I hope no one will demand it...I know they´ve got strawberry flavored condoms and so, but I want to feel a woman´s lips, tongue and mouth on my bare cock...the hot breath....somehow more of this would go missing in oral sex than fucking someone with a condom...

And how does it feel to you?

 

[Johnny Mayberry]

I wish I could say I was 100% safe...I don't use condoms for oral.

 

[Hello_Kitten]

Yeah me either. No idea how it would feel for me polarstar since I've never tried it - condom for a blow or someone using a dental dam on me. I know I wouldn't enjoy it as much, I want to feel that tongue right on my clit. I guess it could be considered playing it too safe, but I figure you can never be too safe. I don't really have any intention of starting to do this, just something that runs through my mind from time to time. Wondered how many actually went to this length for safe sex. Thanks for the feedback guys!

 

[SexyChele]

Unless you really, really, really know your partner, is there such a thing as "too safe"? Let's remember, folks, AIDS is still a deadly disease without a cure. And yes, it can be passed through oral sexual contact.

If you are uncertain about your partner, it is best to use barrier methods for everything - oral sex, vaginal sex, anal sex. Oh, and of course that includes knowing if he/she has any open sores in their mouth. Yeah, things get passed around that way as well.

Giving a blowjob through a condom sucks the big one - pun intended! It tastes icky and typically the guy doesn't get much out of it. You are better off getting to know who you are with, and feeling comfortable with their past sexual history before getting intimate. Or take precautions. But then, it's up to the individual how much of a risk they want to take, right?

 

[watergirl]

Nope. Should, don't.

Can't imagine it would be as good for either party. Bleah.

 

[PinkOrchid]

 

[RonnyJane]

Expanding on PinkOrchard's Comments

In my opinion there is nothing "safe" about sex except abstinence. I know I know....I don't like it either but it's true.

Genital herpes (HSV2) and Oral herpes (HSV1...better known as the common cold sore) is very common. 90% of Americans over the age of THREE have HSV1. It is estimated that 1 in 4 adults has genital herpes type 2. Most *new* cases of herpes in the genital area are caused from oral sex and the giving partner having cold sores (type 1). Both types can be spread above or below and in other areas as well.

Condoms DO NOT cover areas that could be infected with the herpes virus as herpes is seen in the basic "boxer short" area...thighs, buttocks and genitalia...and herpes can also be spread to the arms and hands and fingers (herpetic whitlow)...although it is less common. And of course herpes is also present in the mouth and lip area.

The thing that is important about herpes is that even without sores present, herpes can be spread due to asymptomatic shedding of the virus. This shedding occurs without visible signs of an outbreak.

Therefore, condoms are NOT 100% effective in preventing STDs...especially herpes.

Precautions can be taken but nothing is 100%.

I'm not a doctor but I did sleep in a Holiday Inn Express last night...lol