Threatening thrush
Question
Is it safe to give my girlfriend oral sex or have sex with her when she has thrush?
Answer
Thrush isn't always sexually transmitted but the chance of someone developing thrush is increased if they have sex with someone who already has the infection. It is possible for men to get thrush and it can be present in the mouth, so it is possible for it to be transmitted through oral sex.
If you're worried and would like to find out more about how thrush can be transmitted and treated, you can contact your local genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. GUM services are attached to or within local hospitals, and are usually separate, discreet departments. Consultations are free and confidential.
To reduce the risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), always use a condom during sex. Dental dams (thin squares of latex) can also be used as a barrier during sex involving contact between the mouth and the vagina, or the mouth and the anus.
Updated: 11/05/2005
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