STDs

[greywolf]

What's the risk for two women to get an STD from each other if you don't use toys?

Seriously, I am really paranoid so I feel like I'll probably never have sex again.

[doyathink]

I hear ya. It's a mad world out there now days. You can still catch it through oral, but from what I've read...it's not as easy to get that way.

HPV of course is pretty easy to get tho, along with herpes.

[kaoticbaby]

there is a vaccine against HPV now, you could look into that.

but unfortunately there is still so much more out there (well, obviously!)

 

there's not much you could do as far as protection, though, huh?

[lady00]

The risk is still there. I mean, I don't know if will make much difference to you, but the risk is much lower than with a sexual relationship a man and a woman or between two men. Generally speaking, of course. But I mean, I guess that's not really comforting to know that relative to other types of relationships, there is less of a risk because in the absolute sense, there is still a risk.

[greywolf]

there is a vaccine against HPV now, you could look into that.

but unfortunately there is still so much more out there (well, obviously!)

 

there's not much you could do as far as protection, though, huh?

 

They do have dental dams... but I don't think it protects from herpes.

[kaoticbaby]

They do have dental dams... but I don't think it protects from herpes.

i'm probably going to get crap for saying this but... does anyone actually use those? i feel like it defeats the purpose.

(not saying you shouldn't use protection but i just don't get dental dams!)

[greywolf]

i'm probably going to get crap for saying this but... does anyone actually use those? i feel like it defeats the purpose.

(not saying you shouldn't use protection but i just don't get dental dams!)

 

Exactly! I don't know if people use them or not! What if I'm with some chick someday and I bring one out and she's like, What the hell is that??

 

And secondly, does it even feel good with one?

[kaoticbaby]

Exactly! I don't know if people use them or not! What if I'm with some chick someday and I bring one out and she's like, What the hell is that??

 

And secondly, does it even feel good with one?

ive never tried it but i'd imagine not as much. i mean half the amazingness (i make my own words) of oral is the warmth... can you feel it through that??

 

idk i think it would seem a little paranoid to whip out a dental dam. if a guy did that to me i'd be like

[greywolf]

ive never tried it but i'd imagine not as much. i mean half the amazingness (i make my own words) of oral is the warmth... can you feel it through that??

 

idk i think it would seem a little paranoid to whip out a dental dam. if a guy did that to me i'd be like

 

I know. man.....

[kaoticbaby]

the only good thing is.. like other posters said... it is slightly less likely to get an STD than if you were with a man. also, it is easier to tell if a woman has an std than if a man does (of course, you can never tell about HIV, though.)

[greywolf]

the only good thing is.. like other posters said... it is slightly less likely to get an STD than if you were with a man. also, it is easier to tell if a woman has an std than if a man does (of course, you can never tell about HIV, though.)

 

I think HIV is pretty hard to get through oral though. I'm mostly worried about herpes, I guess.

[kaoticbaby]

I think HIV is pretty hard to get through oral though. I'm mostly worried about herpes, I guess.

yeah. i think they say it is very unlikely unless you have a cut in your mouth, if i'm not mistaken??

 

herpes would be a big concern of mine as well. but luckily it is easier to tel if a girl has it than if a guy does (and what girl would let someone go down on her knowing she is having an outbreak, anyway...?)

 

unfortunately there is that whole window period, where you can still transmit the virus even if you're not having an outbreak.

 

wow now i'm getting paranoid.

[redhearts]

Dental clam? What is that?

[greywolf]

Dental clam? What is that?

 

dental dam

It's like this plastic thing that you put on a woman's private parts for oral sex.

[redhearts]

Men should use that too. Its like when they say if someone licks a butt hole they should use seran wrap.

[Nkaleidoscopic]

Low-risk activities for lesbian sex

Masturbation (only touching yourself)

Cybersex

Nipple and breast stimulation when not lactating

Erotic massage

Body rubbing

Kissing

Using a sex toy with a condom (be sure to use a new condom if sharing sex toys)

Cunnilingus (oral sex) with a barrier, such as a glove, dental dam or plastic wrap

Vaginal or anal contact with a latex glove

 

 

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If you're having oral sex use a dental dam or another latex barrier, such as a unlubricated condom cut down the middle. A dental dam is a square piece of latex about five inches on each side available at dental and medical supply stores. And since it can be hard to find dental and medical supply stores, you can also use plastic wrap, available at your local grocery store. If you're having oral sex with a guy, be sure to use an unlubricated condom.

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[Honey Pumpkin]

Pretty much non-existent. Safest sex there is. I suppose herpes might be a possibility, but very low risk compared with heterosexual sex or male/male sex.