Although it is impossible to get pregnant through oral sex, you can still contract the venereal disease if not done in a safe way. However, wearing a condom alone is not necessarily enough to prevent transmission of sexually transmitted infections from oral sex. The reason, not all parts of the penis is covered full of condoms so as not to close the possibility of infection can still move to others when receiving or giving oral sex. Genital diseases can move from the genital area to the mouth and from the mouth to the genital area through semen or vaginal fluids, for example when swallowing sperm (intentionally or not), or by direct contact with skin or wounds. The solution, you need to use dental dam.
What is dental dam?
Initially, dental dams are only used specifically during dental dentistry procedures to protect the mouth area of patients from bacteria when the mouth and teeth are being cleaned. However, it is now commonly used as a protective method during intercourse, considering there is a substantial risk of transmission of venereal disease through oral and anal sex.
Dental dam has the same principle as a condom in general. Namely as a barrier method for body fluids from one person not to move to another person during oral sex and / or oral-anal sex (rimming). Dental dam is used to protect you from venereal diseases that can spread from the mouth, throat, or anus.
Dental dam is a thin rectangular latex rubber sheet that can be stretched. Dental dam is available in silicone or polyurethane versions as an alternative for people who are allergic to latex.
How to use dental dam?
This product is used to perform oral-vaginal sex or can also be for oral-anal. Dental dam works as a barrier or a shield between the mouth of a person and the penis, vagina, or anus of his partner.
How to use it is spread out to cover the opening of the genital area (eg vaginal opening or anal opening) during oral sex from beginning to end so that there is no direct contact between skin or skin with body fluids.
Here are the steps to use:
- Remove the product from the packaging and make sure that the condition is still good.
- Check the expiration date
- Make sure that no parts are torn.
- Use the tool to cover the mouth of the vagina or anal mouth.
- After use, tie and throw in the bin and do not use it repeatedly.
Just like condoms, these safety sheets should only be used for one sex, from start to finish. Replace with a new one for future usage. Dental dam must also begin to be spread first in the genital area before actually performing oral sex; do not just use it when in the middle of "round". This new security tool should only be removed once you and your partner are sure it is completely finished.
What sexual diseases can be prevented by using a dental dam?
There are many sexually transmitted diseases that can be spread through oral sex, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes viruses (types 1 and 2), HPV and HIV. Depending on the type of contact between the mouth to the genital, the STI may affect the throat, genital area (penis or vagina), urethra, anus, and rectum. For example, if your partner has an infection in their penis or vagina (such as chlamydia or gonorrhea), and you perform oral sex without using a barrier, you can contract STIs in your mouth and throat.
A study in the New England Journal of Medical states that unsafe oral sex can cause cancer of the throat in men and cervical cancer in women due to HPV infection.
Condoms can be dental and emergency
This safety device is already available in packaging products. However, if you do not find a product of this type, you can use a new condom to make an emergency alternative. Here's a guide to make it from a condom:
- Make sure if the condom is new and still good, no parts are torn or damaged.
- Cut both ends of the condom, the tip of the head of the penis and the edge of the rubber top.
- Cut the condom lengthwise on one side to form a rectangle.
- Use this piece of condom should use dental dam (see above)
Using dental dam can greatly reduce the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. However, dental dam is not a preferred safety method for protecting yourself during oral sex. Condoms should be the first choice for all kinds of sexual activity. Condoms should still be prioritized for use during oral sex activities that typically involve the penis into the mouth (blowjob)
