in your mouth

i believed for years that my mother had never, ever, given a blowjob.  21 years, in fact.  i feared the dreaded "p" and prayed i would never have to have such a close encounter of the oral kind.

if mom never had to, why should i?

i was terrified, but less so as i assumed i could maneuver toward my mother's success with manageable ease.

until my world was shattered, and i learned the truth.  mom had lied (we're very close).

gone were the images of blissful avoidance and prudishness.  i saw my future in an entirely new light.

honestly, it wasn't the end of the world.  amy grew up, and with age came a certain appreciation for all that men have to offer.  what had previously seemed terrifying grew less so, and i became a big girl.

the fear eventually disappeared completely.

until yesterday.

(ladies, your men are going to hate me)

i happened upon this article (<-- click here) describing the root cause of an increasing rate of oral cancers found in women.  here is an excerpt that speaks for itself...

The study found that the number of cases of oropharyngeal cancer - cancers of the tonsil, back of the mouth (throat) and base of the tongue - has been on the rise since the mid-1980s.  The study suggests that one reason could an increase in the number of people having oral sex resulting in oral human papillomavirus  exposure.

Researchers say these cancers fall into two categories–those caused by tobacco and alcohol and those caused by the sexually transmitted virus, HPV. They now believe approximately 70% of all oropharyngeal cancers are caused by HPV infection. (cnn.com)

the horror!  what may have previously seemed as a good deed to loving partners and single ladies everywhere may now be a means to our untimely end.  forget about keeping away from cigs.  keep away from the "p"!

i am currently consulting with medical friends (you are welcome to comment) requesting their input and suggestions.  i am sure there are safety measures that can be taken in order to protect our pretty pouts, but until i hear otherwise:

my lips are sealed.