Medical
experts say using saliva as a lubricant during sexual intercourse increases the
risk of the human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis, and herpes infection.
They
also noted that sexually transmitted infections like candidiasis, chlamydia,
syphilis, and gonorrhoea can also be transmitted through the practice.
The
physicians urged couples to indulge in foreplay to get lubricated naturally, or
get a lubricant that is medically certified before sexual intercourse is
initiated.
Speaking
with neewsmen, a General Practitioner
in Minna, Niger State, Dr. Akinkoye Akinpelu, said an HIV-infected man might
have a bleeding gum and once the saliva with traces of blood is used to
lubricate, the woman will become infected.
“You
know that HIV is a disease transmitted through blood contact. A man or woman
might have a bleeding gum and probably any of the partners already has a cut
due to friction during intercourse. By the time they lubricate with the saliva,
the bacteria or virus present gets transmitted.
According
to the World Health Organisation, HIV is an infection that attacks the body’s
immune system, specifically the white blood cells, called CD4 cells.
The
WHO noted that HIV destroys these CD4 cells, thereby weakening a person’s
immunity against infections, such as tuberculosis and some cancers.
“HIV
continues to be a major global public health issue, having killed almost 33
million people so far. The virus can be transmitted through contact with
infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids.
“Within
a few weeks of HIV infection, flu-like symptoms, such as fever, sore throat,
and fatigue can occur. Then the disease is usually asymptomatic, until it
progresses to AIDS,” the WHO stated.
Dr. Akinpelu, who is the Medical Director of Top Medical Centre, said the
private part of the woman is a very good environment for bacteria growth,
adding that a slight bruise is an easy pathway for any infection to penetrate
the body.
The physician also warned against indulging in oral sex,
noting that it is another avenue to get STI infections.
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