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Oral sex and throat cancer: Links, facts, and research

While such news may be hard , to swallow it could be life saving.

Does oral sex cause throat cancer?

• Oral sex safety
• HPV and cancer
• Risk factors
• HPV symptoms
• Outlook

Oral sex does not cause throat cancer, but it can increase the risk of passing on the the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV can increase the risk of throat cancer.


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Oral sex is a commonly performed act of foreplay involving the kissing or licking of the genital area to pleasure a partner.
HPV can spread during oral sex, increasing the possibility of cancer. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus.
Sexual health presents a range of risks. However, worrying about potential health concerns can decrease intimacy between partners and, ultimately, quality of life. Doctors always advise caution when it comes to protection against sexual health problems.
This article will discuss the links between oral sex, HPV, and throat cancer. It will also explain the major risk factors for throat cancer.
Fast facts on oral sex and throat cancer

• Oral sex does not directly cause throat cancer, but it can spread HPV.
• HPV can cause pre-cancerous changes in cells that may lead to throat cancer later on.
• Smoking and alcohol consumption further increase the risk that an HPV infection will become cancerous.
• The early stages of oral cancer may cause discolored tissues in the mouth, mouth sores and ulcers that do not heal, and swelling or lumps in the mouth.

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[david44]

5555555 peak PAG, Poor ole Lulu hope he's getting enough with just one set of gobblers

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Oral sex is a matter of taste.