Knowles says while there is a possibility of getting HIV this way, the risk is low compared to vaginal intercourse. To reduce the risk, use a dental dam. A man with a herpes simplex 1 cold sore can transmit the disease to a woman's genitals, and if she has genital herpes, he can contract the virus in his mouth as well. Knowles urges all men who are sexually active to wear condoms. He says men who regularly have sex with more than one partner should get check-ups at least once a year, preferably more.
People often look at men's sexual health through the lens of women's health.
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