A TikTok video by Singaporean Dr. Daria Sadovskaya has aroused worries about the relationship between oral sex and throat cancer.
Tobacco usage and excessive alcohol use have traditionally been regarded as the key risk factors for developing throat cancer.
However, mounting evidence suggests that human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that may be transmitted to the mouth during oral intercourse, is a major cause of throat cancer.
Infections with HPV can result in cancer of the neck and other regions of the body. Because women are more likely to carry the virus, which may be transferred during oral sex, males are at a higher risk.
This assertion is corroborated by actor Michael Douglas’ experience, who blamed his throat cancer on HPV, which he felt he caught.
As a precaution, Dr. Sadovskaya urges males to wear condoms during oral sex. She also underlines the need of HPV vaccination, frequent screenings, and safe sex practices in preventing HPV-related malignancies.
The video has prompted debate about the dangers of oral sex and the need for education and prevention.
According to experts, HPV infections may cause up to 70% of throat cancer cases. The movie emphasizes the necessity of recognizing the hazards of particular sexual practices and taking precautions to safeguard one’s health.
