Can STD Be Contracted Through Oral Sex?

Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2016

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Thu, 11 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : I gave oral sex to my boyfriend and now my lips stings and I have a abnormal taste in my mouth!! Could I have a std? I had washed him with dial gold soap before hand.. Could I be having a reaction from that?

Answered by Dr. Dr. B. Radhakrishnan. Nair (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
?.pharyngitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is unlikely to be STD. You must be having some infections like pharyngitis. Can use oral chlorhexidine mouth wash three times.
If no relief after 3 days consult a physician.
Hope my answer helps you. Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng