An interesting thread.
I'm mindful of the risks as if I got an STI I'd have a lot of explaining to do with the wife.
The backdrop is correct there have been record numbers quite a few STIs that can be transmitted but I still take the risk.
External Link/Members OnlyI know OWO is inherently risky - Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and herpes are all transittable via fellatio/ cunnilingus aka (blowjob/ going down on her).
Rimming / analingus adds additional risk of Hep A/B not to mention intestinal infections by parasite or bacteria.
So my strategy is
Rimming - I never do rimming unless the SP has a recent STI test.
OWO - I love oral and will only do OWO if I have no cuts/nicks or leave it post shaving / waxing for 3 days plus.
Drinking from the furry cup - I love this and just crack on but always take mouthwash and gargle / rinse after.
It probably goes without saying but I don't see anyone that has BB on their profile.
I also get regular tests (monthly).
Quite a few STIs can be treated effectively either with antibiotics or by an injection (gonorrhoea is a needle in the arse!!). But and for me the BIG but is that I would have to somehow explain to the wife that she needs to get treated too - which TBH I'd have no idea how to drop that into a conversation.
Like others have said there's risk which you can mitigate through choices but unfortunately I can't get off on OW (sexylittlesecret in Peterborough is the only exception) so I accept the risk and mitigate as above.
Over 20 years of punting and probably over 200 punts under my belt this has served me well.
Hope this helps 👍