Kissing - how safe is it?

[justfor]

Listerine antiseptic does actually kill herpes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/7614202/
It also limits the risk of gonorrhea taking hold in one's throat.

I always keep a small bottle in my car, and make a point of gargling with it after leaving the lady's place.

 

[asuran]

Why leave it in the car? I carry a small post coital “kit” to my visits and use it in my clean up shower.

I do the same thing. On the rare occasion I bring my own towel too. LOL

 

[blondefan]

i'm not sure what this story about using mouth wash after kissing is all about. the moment you connect you are at risk. It's like believing in the 5 second rule when you drop food on the floor.

You may lower the risks by a bit at the most if somehow the virus hasn't started doing its job yet but if that is what you are depending on it's just a matter of time. The longer the contact the more likely you are but a single contact is all that is needed.

Having said that I wouldn't give up DFK

 

[JordanR]

No, it's not just being paranoid. You must be careful about it or you may get mouth herpes.

 

[JohnnyFever]

No, it's not just being paranoid. You must be careful about it or you may get mouth herpes.

Which is why Jazzbox's post a few days ago about the risk being all overblown is interesting. If it is just a theoretical risk I'd be happy to indulge.