Symptoms Of Oral STDs And How To Manage Them

STDs aren’t exclusively spread through penetrative intercourse. An STD can also be contracted or transmitted during oral intercourse, therefore it can be transmitted from one person’s genitals to another’s mouth or throat, and vice versa....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

STDs in the mouth aren’t usually obvious, but can show symptoms, become painful and most times obvious

Signs Of An Oral STD.

1. •Mouth sores that may or may not be painful
2. •Cold sore-like lesions with a fever
3. •blisters on the lips and mouth
4. •Sore throat and swallowing problems
5. •Strep throat-like redness with white dots
6. •Tonsils and/or lymph nodes that are swollen

How To Prevent An Oral STD;

Communication with your partner is the first step in preventing STDs. Have they been tested recently? Do they show any signs or symptoms?

Step two is to engage in safe intercourse which includes safe oral play(using a barrier method). You should also maintain a high degree of oral hygiene to lower your chances of having a mouth sore or infection. Note: If you have gum disease or other oral wounds, you are at a higher risk of developing STIs during oral intercourse.

The following STIs are typically acquired by oral sex:

Gonorrhea, genital herpes, syphilis and human papillomavirus (HPV)

Infections that are less commonly transmitted during oral sex include:

• HIV
• Chlamydia
• Hepatitis A, B, and C
• Genital warts
• and Pubic lice

How to treat Oral STDs:

Treatment is determined by the type and severity of the STD. For example, mild oral herpes can be cured through the prescription of topical anesthetic to help relieve the pain of mouth sores while the immune system works on restoring oral health. On the other hand, for more severe infections, Antiviral drugs are required to assist speed up the recovery process.

To treat oral gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, Antibiotics should be taken according to prescriptions. To treat canker sores or other mouth irritations a prescribed mouth rinse can do just fine.

Even if the majority of STDs cannot be cured, they can be controlled. It’s still critical to acquire a diagnosis as soon as possible. Treatment alternatives are frequently available to assist alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading the STD to others…CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES>>>