Oral Sex may be the reason for STD

Oral sex which is common among teenage population is giving rise to increased sexual intercourse thus enhancing probability of sexual transmitted diseases (STD) and pregnancy. According to a study conducted in California, high school students start up with oral sex and they end up having sexual intercourse in few days. Only nine percent of the student does not involve in sexual intercourse even though they have oral sex. Oral sex is the most common sexual activity among school students.

Sexual education and awareness programs mainly focus on abstinence from sexual intercourse and taking proper precautions before sex. Compared to vaginal sex, oral sex is much safe when it comes to prevention of STDs. Further, oral sex may reduce number of pregnancy cases among teenagers.

A study was conducted from 2002 to 2005 on 600 students in California taking students from two high schools, in order to assess the role of oral sex when it comes to sexual behavior in teens. Questionnaires were prepared for students and asked to fill out those after every six months starting from 9^th Grade to 11^th Grade. Most of the students in 9^th grade revealed that they were not involved in vaginal sex compared to 40 percent of the students in 11^th grade. Researchers also found out that increase in oral sex may also lead to chance of indulging more in sexual intercourse. Teens who are not involved in oral sex are less likely to involve themselves in vaginal sex. The enhancing trend towards sexual intercourse and STD can also be attributed to the fact that teens often don’t think oral sex as any form of sex till they have sexual intercourse.