A Heads Up About Oral Sex — Kaylee answers a reader's question about fluids

Dear Ms. Wolfe,

Would you please address in your column a question I have about oral sex. I am a 52-year-old male, married. Neither my wife or I have much experience with sex. We have only been with each other.

Can ingesting or swallowing pre-cum, natural lubricant, or cum from orgasm, male or female, be harmful, or is it safe? Neither of us has STDs or anything like that. Both are healthy. Please address this in your column. I am uncomfortable asking my doctor about it.

Thank you so much,

Anonymous

 

Thanks for your question, anonymous reader! Even for folks who are very comfortable with sexuality, asking healthcare providers or other people we know face-to-face for information or advice can still be really difficult. I’m glad you decided to write to me.