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→What about STI/STDs?
There is no short answer to this question. It is generally advised, however, to engage in safe sex by using condoms at all times; this includes oral sex. Condoms help protect you during oral sex in addition to vaginal or anal sex. "That said, condoms don’t offer 100% protection. For example, the herpes virus can be transmitted to your genitals even if you’re wearing a condom. Why? Herpes is spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. A partner with oral herpes can spread the virus to your genitals during oral sex if your partner’s mouth comes into contact with any area of your genitals that isn’t covered by a condom." <ref>https://www.sexualhealth.com/do-condoms-protect-against-stds-during-oral-sex_question_62/</ref>
Having said that, however, you will notice that a lot of punters opt to engage in [[Glossary #OWO|OWO]] (oral sex without a condom) as it is their preference. Whilst engaging in OWO is a personal choice, it is worth noting that there is a small risk that STIs can be transmitted via unprotected oral sex. Ultimately it is up to you to decide whether the risk involved in OWO merits the rewards you get from it. [https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=149738.0 Threadfrom 2017] [https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=329245.0 Thread from 2021]
It is also recommended that you visit GUM clinics regularly; at least every three months. People who frequent sex workers are also advised to have a Hep-B vaccination. You can find your local GUM clinic with this helpful finder:
