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What is Tonsil Ulceration? And Should I Be Worried?

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What is Tonsil Ulceration? And Should I Be Worried?

Published Dec 21, 2020

A sore throat is something that most, if not all, people have experienced at least once in their lives. It’s called a sore throat because that’s what the condition feels like, a sore throat. However, not all pain in the throat and tonsils are caused by this condition. Sometimes, that pain in the back of your throat is brought about by tonsil ulceration. 

What is tonsil ulceration?

Aphthous ulcers, or more commonly known as canker sores, are the small, shallow lesions that appear on the soft tissues of the mouth and the base of the gums. Don’t underestimate them for their size because these little guys pack a painful punch. If you’ve ever experienced canker sores, you’d understand how difficult they make menial tasks like eating and speaking.

What is Tonsil Ulceration? And Should I Be Worried?

Then, you have tonsil ulcers or sores. If you thought having a canker sore on your tongue, cheek or lip was painful, try having them on your tonsils. The pain of having them on your tonsils is increased significantly and makes even swallowing liquids the most painful of tasks. 

Symptoms

Tonsil ulcers, like other canker sores, have a distinct appearance that sets them apart from other conditions. They have a red edge with a center of either white, gray, or yellow flesh. Depending on how deep the ulcer is in your mouth, you may be able to see them with the help of a mirror. Unlike the notorious cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus, canker sores are not contagious. 

The primary telltale symptom of a mouth ulcer is pain. Almost immediately, you will notice a sharp, stinging pain once your ulcers come into contact with anything. Because of tonsil ulcers’ position in the mouth, people often mistake it for strep throat or tonsilitis. 

A day or two before the sore appears, you may even experience a burning or tingling sensation within your mouth where the sore will appear. Additionally, once the sore appears and comes into contact with salty or acidic food, you will feel it right away.

Causes

Despite the prevalence of canker sores, nobody knows what the exact causes are. However, anecdotal evidence and correlations have led people to believe that the following increase the risk of developing mouth ulcers:

  • acid reflux
  • autoimmune diseases
  • bacterial, fungal, or viral infection [herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)]
  • cancer and chemotherapy
  • emotional stress
  • excessive coughing
  • excessive vomiting
  • hormonal fluctuations (as in menstruation)
  • mouth cuts arising from dental operations and inadvertent biting of your cheek
  • mouthwashes and toothpaste containing sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
  • nutritional deficiencies 
  • reaction to specific foods

Although canker sores happen to virtually everyone, they’re more common in women than in men. Furthermore, they’re also found more in teens and young adults than the older population. 

Treatment

Left on their own, tonsil ulcers and other canker sores will typically go away after a week or two.

However, if your tonsil ulcers are just a symptom of a more severe underlying condition, treatment involves addressing that condition. This includes:

  • Antiviral, antibiotics, and antifungal treatments
  • Pain relief medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help manage the discomfort
  • mouthwash or rinses to treat pain and aid healing

If your sores get worse and last for more than two weeks, then it would be best to get yourself checked, as you could have major aphthous stomatitis. With this condition, your sores will be larger than normal and cause scarring. While both conditions require little to no treatment, several over-the-counter (OTC) medications exist to manage the pain and accelerate healing.

Home remedies

Typical home remedies for canker sores include:

  • Gargling with a saltwater rinse
  • Applying milk of magnesia to the sore
  • Applying ice to the sore to reduce pain

Prevention

While there isn’t a specific set of things you should be trying to prevent, here are some healthy practice to reduce the risks of tonsil ulceration:

  1. Avoid trigger foods – Certain foods irritate people’s mouths, including salty and acidic ones (like citrus fruits).
  2. Eat a nutrient-rich diet – Avoid nutrition deficiencies by eating a healthy, balanced diet.
  3. Good oral health habits: This includes regular brushing and flossing to prevent food particles that could trigger sores.

Reducing your stress: Practicing meditation or engaging in relaxing hobbies will help lower your stress, which is a big factor in mouth ulcers.

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Should I Use Condoms during Oral Sex?

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Should I Use Condoms during Oral Sex?

Published Dec 21, 2020

It’s great to see condom sales trend upwards over the years, as it shows that people are paying more attention to contraception and their sexual health in general. However, most people limit their condom usage to penetrative sex as a means to prevent pregnancies. A study was conducted in the United Kingdom from 2003 to 2005 on young people and condom usage during oral sex. The results showed that only about 2% of respondents used a condom more than once when engaging in oral sex. With the numbers behind it so low, should you be using a condom during oral sex? Here are the facts.

Should you be using condoms during oral sex?

People are quick to set condoms aside during oral sex because of the reduced sensitivity and pleasure they receive from their use. But condoms serve a dual purpose by not only preventing unwanted pregnancies but also reducing the risks of contracting STIs. 

Sure, when you compare oral sex to vaginal or anal sex, it definitely seems like the “safer” option, but it isn’t inherently safe either. Many STIs can be transmitted through genital-to-genital contact as well as genital-to-oral contact, so STIs will be a risk, especially if you don’t take the necessary precautions. 

As with preventing pregnancies, condoms are incredibly effective in preventing STI transmissions too. Similarly, they aren’t a foolproof guarantee against them either. But to answer the question “should I use condoms during blowjobs and oral sex?” the answer is a resounding yes. 

Condoms should be a mainstay for anyone sexually active, particularly if they have multiple sex partners. Not knowing someone’s sexual history should be enough motivation to use barrier methods like condoms to prevent STIs. Speaking of STIs, let’s talk about the common ones you might contract during oral sex.

Should I Use Condoms during Oral Sex?

What are the most common STIs spread through oral sex?

Each STI has a different likelihood of getting passed on depending on the mode of transmission and the type of infection (viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic). 

According to the CDC, these are the STIs that are typically passed through oral sex:

The following infections are less frequently passed on through oral sex:

These two may also be transmitted through oral sex, but the frequency of their occurrence is not as well known. 

How should I talk to my partner about this topic?

Condoms and contraceptives, in general, can be a bit of a touchy subject for most couples. It gets even more difficult in the heat of the moment when clothes start coming off. Here are some ideas of things you can say to begin this conversation:

  1. I read something online about using condoms during oral sex, and I wanted to hear your thoughts on the matter.
  2. I’ve been having a lot of fun spending time with you lately, and I’d like to spend even more. But before we go any further, I’d like to talk about using protection with you. 
  3. Hey, can we talk about using condoms the next time we fool around?

Communication is crucial in establishing limits and boundaries in your relationship, specifically your sex life. We recommend having a quality sit down with your partner before any misunderstandings arise. 

How do I make blowjobs more enjoyable with a condom on?

The main reasons people opt not to use condoms during oral sex are because of taste and sensation. 

As for taste, most people complain that the latex or polyurethane flavor that lingers is quite pleasant. To solve this, try condoms of other, more natural materials. You may also try flavored condoms or lubricants as long as they will mesh with the material of your condoms. Oil-based lubricants should not be used with latex condoms, as they could damage the material, causing it to break. 


To make up for the sensation you lose when using condoms, you may opt for their ultra-thin variations in the market. Studies have shown that there is no correlation between condom thickness and effectiveness. In fact, some of the most durable and highly rated condoms are the thinner ones.

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Condoms: How Effective Are They And Why You Should Be Using Them

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Condoms: How Effective Are They And Why You Should Be Using Them

Published Oct 12, 2020

Sex is amazing. Having consensual sex should be a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone. But like everything in life, we need to be responsible when doing it. We need to think about the potential consequences of our actions and be ready to face them. Condoms have been around since 1855 but trace its origins back to even the ancient times. Since the introduction of the latex condom, the industry has only ballooned to amount to a 7.9 billion dollar industry in 2018. With this popularity and sales volume, it’s only natural to ask, “how effective are condoms?” Here, we answer related questions about birth control, STIs, and how to use a condom.

How effective are condoms?

The answer to this question differs. Of course, condoms used correctly have a much better success rate than condoms misused. 

Birth Control

Effectiveness could refer to a whole host of things, but first, let’s talk birth control. The primary reason people use condoms is for its ability to prevent pregnancies. It’s one of the most effective forms of birth control or contraception, both natural and artificial. When used correctly, condoms have a 98% success rate, meaning only 2 in every 100 women get pregnant with correct condom usage. 

However, humans are bound to make mistakes, including putting a condom on. When condoms are misused, the success rate deflates to 85%. But these are numbers related to male condoms, the ones men put on their penises.

Female condoms, however, have lower success rates than their male counterparts. When appropriately used, female condoms have a 95% success rate, with a 79% success rate misused.

Using condoms in conjunction with other birth control methods (birth control pills, IUD, and birth control shots) further reduces the chances of pregnancy. Additionally, pulling out (the act of withdrawing your penis before ejaculation) while wearing a condom is also recommended, as it helps keep sperm out of the vagina, preventing pregnancy. 

Some questions that are commonly asked about condoms involve lubricants and “double-bagging.” 

You can use lubricants in conjunction with condoms. However, you have to select the right ones. Water-based lubricants, such as those commercially-produced, are appropriate when using condoms. This protects the latex material, which most condoms are made out of. Oil-based lubricants, like petroleum jelly, lotion, and moisturizer, can break down the latex in condoms and increase their chances of breakage. 

Double-bagging is a slang used to refer to putting on two condoms instead of one. People believed that this made them “extra safe” and that it was a sure form of contraception. The truth is that wearing two condoms does not make it safer. Putting on two condoms actually increases the odds of one or both of them breaking. It is not safer and putting one condom on correctly is far more effective.

Condoms: How Effective Are They And Why You Should Be Using Them

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Condoms will not protect you from all STIs, but that depends. Condoms protect you from STIs that are spread through bodily fluids. The correct use of condoms has shown 98% effectivity against most STIs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. Using a condom while engaging in penis-to-vagina sex reduces the chances of contracting HIV by up to 80%. However, STIs spread through skin-to-skin contacts, such as herpes and HPV, may still pose a problem in some cases. 

Genital lesions are typical symptoms of herpes and HPV. If you have lesions present during the time of sexual intercourse, there’s a high chance you could pass on the infection. If the condom covers the affected area, you could significantly reduce the chances of passing the infection on to your partner. 

How do I use condoms properly?

The best way to maximize your condom’s effectiveness is to use it correctly. This entails wearing the condom correctly and for the entire duration of oral, vaginal, and anal sex. Here are the steps to follow to ensure you’re wearing a condom right every single time:

  1. Condoms last a long time, but that doesn’t mean they won’t expire. Always check the expiration date indicated on the packaging, as stale condoms have much-reduced effectiveness in preventing pregnancies.
  2. Ensure that you can feel an air pocket inside the packaging, and open carefully, ensuring you don’t tear or puncture the condom. If the condom feels dry, sticky, or smells off, don’t use it. 
  3. Next, you’ll want to place the condom on the head of your penis. Ensure that the rim is on the outside before pinching the condom’s tip, releasing the air pocket for the semen to pour into. If you placed the condom on inside-out, throw it out, and use a new one.
  4. Gently unroll the condom onto the shaft of the penis. If you’re uncircumcised, pull back the foreskin before unrolling the condom al the way down to the base of the penis.
  5. Enjoy having sex!
  6. After ejaculation, hold onto the rim of the condom firmly while pulling out your erect penis, ensuring semen doesn’t spill. 
  7. Remove the condom away from your partner so that you don’t accidentally spill semen on them. 
  8. Tie up the condom and throw it in the trash can. If you’re having sex again, grab a new condom, and repeat the process.

Conclusion

Responsible sex is gratifying and liberating for both parties. Using condoms whenever you have sex is not only good for preventing pregnancies but great at maintaining your sexual health too. If your partner doesn’t want to wear condoms, talk to them about the fantastic benefits you could be getting by using them.

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