How is HPV Oral Transmission Possible?
This brings us to the most asked questions of how can HPV oral transmission lead to cancer and other health problems? Can HPV be transmitted orally through kissing, that is, by means other than oral sex? Research has suggested HPV is contagious and can spread through open mouthed kissing, like a French kiss. HPV in men as well as women can lead to gradual growth of oropharyngeal cancer. Smokers are highly as risk during an open mouthed kiss. To avoid HPV oral transmission, one needs to totally forgo unprotected sex. One is at risk if they have sex with an infected partner. As mentioned above, skin to skin contact is absolutely necessary for transmission of HPV. Therefore, use of condom will help serve as a barrier during vaginal and anal sex, as well as oral sex. One should avoid touching the genital area of the partner and then touching ones own genitals or mouth. This will lead to oral transmission of HPV. The reason for this is explained in the above paragraph, that, penetration is
