Dr. Fulbright,
Are there any health risks or hazards associated the oral consumption of semen? Thank you so much and I hope that you have a wonderful day.
Sincerely,
—Zach

Dear Zach,
This is often a matter of debate for lovers, especially since oral sex has been misrepresented as a low risk form of sex. Anytime semen is deposited into the mouth, there is a risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection. Possible infections include gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, human papilloma virus (HPV), and CMV. To reduce the risk of infection, a latex condom should be worn over the penis.

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Dear Yvonne,
I didn’t ejaculate for three weeks and the color of my fluid is now yellow. Why is that so?
Thank you.
—Wan

Dear Wan,
Changes in the color of semen can be due to a number of factors like your diet, age, and how often you ejaculate. Healthy ejaculate is typically whitish and cloudy, with colored semen indicating a possible prostate infection or sexually transmitted disease.

While the change you describe may be temporary and of no concern, it would be wisest to be medically evaluated to rule out any underlying condition. And always be sure to practice safe sex.

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Hi Dr. Yvonne,
If my girlfriend had HPV and had her precancerous cells removed by laser treatment, does she still have it? Can I still get the virus?

Al,
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a.k.a. genital warts, is a viral infection. This means that your partner will always have the virus. Unlike bacterial or parasitic STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), a sexually transmitted infection that’s a virus cannot be cured. So she will always be a carrier. And in some ways, you’re fortunate to know her health status as far as protecting yourself. Some people are carriers, but never show symptoms. So they don’t even know that they have the virus to pass on to others. Some people, on the other hand, only have an outbreak or two, while some may have several over a lifetime, depending on how they’re taking care of their health with things like diet and stress management.

Even though your girlfriend has had the precancerous cells – removed – if you are sexually intimate, you are at risk for being infected. What makes HPV more difficult than the other STDs when it comes to transmission is that it can be spread through simple skin-on-skin contact. Using a condom helps to reduce the risk of HPV, but is limited in not covering the entire groin.

Dr. Yvonne Kristín Fulbright is a sex educator, relationship expert, columnist and founder of Sexuality Source Inc. She is the author of several books including, “Touch Me There! A Hands-On Guide to Your Orgasmic Hot Spots.”