Friday, 1 November 2019

Do Dental Dams Protect Against Oral HPV?

 

Most people are familiar with the male condom, which can be used during oral-penile sex to protect the giver and receiver from oral and genital STIs, respectively.

But what about women who want to receive oral sex or engage in oral-anal sex? What form of protection can they use to protect themselves and their partners? Enter: the dental dam.

The dental dam, originally developed as a medical device for dentists, has evolved into something that just about everyone should have in their sexual health toolbox. Learn more about this handy tool and how can provide protection from oral HPV.

What Is a Dental Dam?
 
A dental dam is a sheet of latex. It’s placed on top of the vulva or anus to act as a barrier between partners during oral sex.
 
Although it’s often marketed as sexual health device for lesbians, it’s a smart choice for anyone who wants to give safe oral sex to someone with a vulva. It’s also for partners who want to enjoy oral-anal sex without the risk of rotavirus, norovirus, and some types of hepatitis.

The dental dam is essentially an oral sex condom. And unlike most other forms of birth control, they don’t necessarily have to be purchased in a store. They can be made from cling wrap or by cutting open an external condom. Any sort of barrier that stops fluids from crossing over will work as a dental dam.Visit for more info: https://hpvhub.com/do-dental-dams-protect-against-oral-hpv/

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