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We are getting more and more questions in our “Ask Anything” question box to the right! –> Stay tuned for more questions & answers coming up throughout the week!

Q: I have sores in mouth and have been having oral sex without a condom, only my partner has never done any sexually activities before and neither have I, whats up?

Thanks for your question! Unfortunately, it’s impossible for us to know exactly what the sores are without seeing you in person, but you would be welcome to come into our clinic if you’re in the Montreal area and between 12-25 years old. Our medical clinic happens on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and you just have to arrive between 4:45-5pm to get entered into the draw for that night’s clinic. You can view the clinic schedule and more information on the Head & Hands website. If you can’t come to our clinic, we can help you find a clinic that’s more convenient for you. One thing that’s important to remember is that the doctor will need to see the sores in order to help you figure out what’s going on, so make sure that you go to a clinic while the sores are present.

So although we can’t diagnose anyone over the internet, we can offer some information that may be useful to you. Sores in your mouth can be caused by any number of things – canker sores can be caused by stress, change of diet, or a sign of another virus that your body is trying to fight off. There are some Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) that can cause sores, such as Herpes. Herpes cold sores are painful or tingly sores on your lips, and they can be passed from the mouth to the genital area. Canker sores, on the other hand, are the ones that appear inside the mouth, and they are not contagious or sexually transmitted.

Another thing to keep in mind is that it is easier to become infected with an STI when you have any kind of sore or cut in your mouth or genital area, since it provides an easy access point for a virus to enter your bloodstream. You can help reduce this risk by practicing safer sex by using condoms during oral sex. Some people prefer to use flavoured or non-lubricated condoms for oral sex to make it more pleasurable, and you can get these for free at Head & Hands!