This is true. Herpes can also be transmitted to a person performing and receiving oral sex. OMG, Do you really wanna risk getting sores in your air way or throat? HPV? Throat cancer? Many times a carrier will have NO SYMPTOMS, but can still transmit the infection. I am new to swinging, and am very disheartened to learn that no one thinks about this, or even cares. I know that flavored lubes, and a Dental Dam (can be purchased online or at sex shops) is the safest way to go. Damn, I'd rather give up a little sensation than get Herpes in my genitals or throat!!!!