Nowadays, the virus called HPV is spreading rapidly, which can become a major cause of mouth and throat cancer i.e. oral cancer. Many people think that there is danger only in casual relationships, but the truth is that this virus can spread through oral contact also.
According to doctors, the best way to prevent HPV is vaccination, but along with it, barrier protection like condoms and mouth condoms can also be useful, but the question is, what is a mouth condom?
Mouth or tongue condom is a common colloquial term, which is called dental dam in medical language. It is a thin latex or polyurethane sheet that is placed between the mouth and the body during oral contact. Its purpose is to prevent direct contact and exchange of body fluids, so that the risk of infection can be reduced.
According to experts, HPV is one of the most common sexual infections in the world, which can also spread through oral contact. It can affect the throat, base of the tongue and tonsils, increasing the risk of oral or oropharyngeal cancer. Doctors say that in many cases, patients find the initial symptoms mild, such as pain in the throat or difficulty in swallowing, due to which the investigation is delayed.
Using mouth condoms can reduce the risk of many sexually transmitted diseases, such as:
According to experts, just one method is not enough. HPV vaccination is the best method. Apart from this, one should not have physical relations with more than one partner. At the same time, regular health checkup is necessary. Mouth condoms, or dental dams, can be an easy and effective way to prevent HPV and other infections. Although they do not guarantee complete safety, their use with correct information and awareness can reduce the risk of infection and cancer to a great extent.
