Greensabre13. Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 (edited) Not everything you hear about the birds and the bees in the playground turns out to be true. In fact you can pretty much discount all of it; you can't catch boys' cooties from a kiss, you won't catch an STD by holding hands and oral sex will not end in pregnancy. That said, the latter may have more consequences than we had previously imagined, if research into HPV-related neck and head cancers is anything to go by. According to an editorial published in the British Medical Journal, cases of a particular form of head and neck cancer called oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) have risen sharply in the last few years and appear to be linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV). The study found the risk of developing OSCC was linked to a history of six or more sexual partners, four or more oral sex partners, and, for men, sexual intercourse at an earlier age. "Sexual transmission of HPV — primarily through orogenital intercourse — might be the reason for the increase in incidence of HPV related oropharyngeal carcinoma," wrote the researchers, led by Hisham Mehanna from the Institute of Head and Neck Studies at Britain's University Hospital Coventry. Research carried out in 2007 by the Johns Hopkins University's Kimmel Cancer Centre also linked HPV with throat cancer, when it was previously believed that cancers found in the upper throat could be attributed to smoking or alcohol consumption. In the study, HPV-positive cancer patients tended to have a more extensive sexual history than those with other forms. The virus The virus at the root of most cervical cancer cases, HPV, is on the rise and around 6000 new cases are reported in the US each year. At least 50 percent of the population will have some type of HPV in their lifetime. Most types are harmless however and go away on their own. HPV is thought to have taken hold decades ago during the time baby boomers came of age — and as result is now showing up predominately men and women older than 50. The exact reason for this is still unclear but there is mounting evidence that the rise may be linked to the evolution of sexual practices changed in the swinging 1960s and '70s. In a landmark study published in 1994 by University of Chicago researchers, oral sex was found to be a more common intimate act among people born in the 1950s than in previous generations. The theory So why is oral sex a risk factor? According to medical experts, the virus thrives on the skin and can be transmitted via skin-to-skin contact. In the same way intercourse is aligned with cervical cancer, oral sex can be seen as a link to throat, head and neck cancer. Medical experts have warned that the notion of oral sex being 'safe' is no longer the case. Source: ninemsn.com.au Edited April 2, 2010 by Greensabre13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Bullshit. Obviously there is a 'risk' of disease in pretty much any sex act. This article almost seems to be fearmongering. Also it's written by a women - probably tired of having to give her bf blowjobs or something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarrem Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 LOL. Wow. What did I just read? That's probably the greatest theory I've read, ever. If they put a little more thought into explaining it I might have put a little more thought into the actual subject. the virus thrives on the skin and can be transmitted via skin-to-skin contact. Shaking hands is no longer safe. What the fuck was this ladies point? I kind of need more facts than this. Who are these "medical experts"? Get back in the kitchen and stop journaling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 O noez. i so skured. As long as you aren't with some nasty bitch that's been with everyone, most likely you'll be okay. /endtheory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 It's safe if you haven't been dating some disgusting cocotte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Silly womanz. Its safe as long as the people aren't riddled with God knows what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensabre13. Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 I just decided to show my girlfriend the article next time I see her and see what she says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 This sounds like shit to me! Now men have to wear a condom before a blowjob. Jezees, what next? kissing will make you loose your taste buds? or maybe even winking at someone will make you go blind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarrem Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I just decided to show my girlfriend the article next time I see her and see what she says. Probably not a good idea. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I just decided to show my girlfriend the article next time I see her and see what she says. Enjoy an extended period of time with no oral sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensabre13. Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 OH, you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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