Modelling the potential role of saliva use during masturbation in the transmission of Neisseria gonorrhoeae at multiple anatomical sites

Xianglong Xu, Eric P. F. Chow, Jason J. Ong, Mingwang Shen, Chongjian Wang, Jane S. Hocking, Christopher K. Fairley, Lei Zhang Our models raise the possibility that saliva use during masturbation may play a role in transmitting gonorrhoea. About one in four cases of urethral gonorrhoea might arise from saliva use during solo masturbation and mutual masturbation. The potential role of saliva use during masturbation is an important area to explore because it contributes to the knowledge base about transmission and may lead to further interventions to control gonorrhoea.
Source: Sexual Health - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Source Type: research