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10 Things to Know about Oral Sex and STI’s

8. Anilingus Counts as Oral

Commonly called “rimming,” anilingus is a type of sex act that involves stimulating the anus with the mouth. Teachers typically avoid mentioning this activity during sex ed classes, but it still comes with some risks. Though rare, it is possible to pass an STI to someone even through a barrier. Performing anilingus on someone with HPV, syphilis, or herpes can infect you even when using a dental dam or other barrier. It is even more likely to pass things like HPV, herpes,