Mpox is an infection caused by a virus. The mpox virus can be spread through close skin-to-skin contact with a person who is infected. Given that, mpox can be passed on by intimate sexual contact.
Can you get an STI from oral sex? Yes. Many STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, can be spread through oral sex. Learn more about oral sex and STIs.
With roughly two million cases in the U.S., trichomoniasis (“trich”) is the most common STI you’ve never heard of. Learn more about this common STI in our four-part expert series.
Taking care of your sexual health means knowing your body, understanding how it works, and being able to recognize when something isn't quite right. It also means preventive care that can help you find problems early and prevent serious illness.
It can be intimidating to talk to a health care provider about your sexual health. But being able to discuss your physical health as it relates to your sexual health is absolutely crucial.
