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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Include painless ulcers or sores on the lips, mouth, or throat. Herpes: This STD can affect the lips, mouth and/or throat. Signs of herpes may be sores around the mouth that are painful or itchy. Human papillomavirus (HPV): This STD can affect the mouth and throat. Signs of HPV in the mouth may include warts in the throat.How To Prevent STDs In The MouthIf you are having oral sex, there is a chance that you could be giving or receiving an STI if you are having sex with an infected person or if you are infected. The chances of giving or getting an STD during oral sex can be reduced by using protection.[4] You can use protection methods such as a condom, dental dam, or other barrier methods.Tests And Screening for STDsYou can take several tests and screening protocols to find out if you or your partner has an STD. These can include blood tests, urine samples, and/or fluid samples (in the case of open sores).[5] If you or a partner do not have symptoms but want to take a proactive approach to ensure that your sexual health is safe, you can be screened for STDs. While this is not a typical, routine procedure, you can request this from many healthcare providers.Generally, it is recommended to get screened for STDs if [5]: You have never been screened. It is recommended for most people ages 15-65 who are sexually active to get screened at least once. You are pregnant. You are a woman over the age of 21. It is recommended that these women also have a Pap test to screen for cervical cancer. You have had a history of infections or STDs. If you have been treated for an infection, it is recommended to get screened again in about three months or retested if you have changed sexual partners. You are a male having sex with another male. You have HIV. You have recently switched sexual partners and are wanting to be proactive.Support Your Sexual Health With EverlywellAt Everlywell, we combine the best in modernized, rigorous lab testing with easy-to-access,
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