The View Of Health Experts On Oral Sex During A Pandemic

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JAKARTA - Some time ago, Twitter was shocked by a video showing nasty acts in public places. In the video uploaded by the @iinfojaksel account, a woman is seen performing oral sex on the side of the road.

The incident occurred at a stop at Jalan Kramat Raya, Senen District, Central Jakarta at night. The woman sits on the bus stop bench, while the man stands with his back to the road.

What needs to be noted in this case is not only indecent acts in public, but oral sex during the COVID-19 pandemic. Heru H. Oentoeng, a specialist in andrology and sexology at Siloam Hospital, Kebon Jeruk, once discussed the issue of oral sex during the pandemic.

He explained (maintaining) personal hygiene must be considered during a pandemic, including before and after sexual intercourse. He explained that one of the reasons for the spread of COVID-19 was direct contact between people through droplets, so kissing a partner is not recommended.

According to Rajinder Yadav, a sexologist from India, oral sex should be avoided because it involves the mouth and saliva or saliva. He said, kissing is included in oral sex.

"Kissing, which is an important part of sexual intercourse, should be avoided. The virus can be transmitted through saliva and therefore oral sex needs to be avoided," said Rajinder, as reported by the Times of India.

In addition, what needs to be done is to ensure that partners for sexual intercourse are not infected with COVID-19. Based on Kristin Englund from the department of infectious diseases at the Cleveland Clinic, United States (US), if the partner's (health) status is not clear, having sex should be postponed first.