“Swallowing Semen and Pregnancy: Debunking the Myth and Addressing the Risks of Oral Sex”

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

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Some women are afraid to have oral sex with their husbands, thinking that accidentally swallowing semen may lead to pregnancy, is this true?

In the following lines, “The Consulto” reviews the fact that pregnancy occurs when semen is swallowed, according to “Healthline” and “WebMD”.

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Does swallowing semen cause pregnancy?

Couples can practice oral sex without worrying about having children, because swallowing semen does not cause pregnancy as some believe, and the reason is due to the lack of connection between the digestive system and the reproductive system.

However, oral sex is not considered safe for the couple, as it may lead to severe damage, identified by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the following risks:

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1- Throat cancer

Oral sex may increase the risk of throat cancer if one partner has the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is also transmitted through vaginal contact.

2- Sexually transmitted diseases

Oral sex can transmit sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV, herpes, syphilis, and gonorrhea, from the infected partner to the healthy partner.

3- Hepatitis C

Oral sex can lead to hepatitis C, because the viruses that cause it live in saliva, semen, and vaginal secretions.

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