For those of us lucky enough to get sex ed in school, you may have experienced putting a condom on a banana, but it’s unlikely dental dams were ever mentioned, let alone demonstrated. In case you ...

A dental dam can reduce the risk of spreading sexually transmitted infections during oral sex by covering the genital or anal area. A dental dam is a thin, flexible piece of latex that protects ...

What Is a Dental Dam? A dental dam is a square, stretchy sheet made from latex or polyurethane plastic. It blocks the body fluids that can spread sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Most people ...

When I was in high school, I worked at a dentist's office. I was responsible for prepping the trays for cleaning appointments, sterilizing the instruments, and keeping the supply closets stocked. My ...

When it comes to safe sex, you have to know about all the options on the table. While folks might immediately think “condoms” or “birth control” when they hear the phrase “safe sex,” these are not the ...

A dental dam is a barrier between a person’s mouth and another person’s genitals. Many people use them during oral sex. It is possible to pass a sexually transmitted infection to a partner through ...