Dear factoryGirl,

Yes. Unprotected oral sex — whether performed on a guy or a girl — can put partners at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), whether they are giving or receiving oral sex. Oral sex is not as risky as vaginal or anal intercourse are for STIs. But to further reduce the risk, you can use a Glyde dam, cut-open condom, or plastic wrap to cover the vulva or a condom to cover the penis.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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