How does unsafe sex cause cancer
Some viruses can be passed from one person to another during sex and these can cause some kinds of cancer (cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis, anus, mouth, throat, and Kaposi sarcoma).
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viruses can be passed to others during sex, and can raise the risk for liver cancer.
The virus that causes AIDS can also be passed to others during sex, and can raise the risk for a number of types of cancer. The virus that causes mono or infectious mononucleosis (the “kissing disease”) seems to raise the risk of certain cancers, too.
It is interesting to know that the abovementioned cancers are not caused by sex itself. They are caused by viruses that can be picked up during sex with someone who has the virus. Most people with these viruses never get cancer.
However, a note of caution: if you are having sex with a new partner, you must protect yourself from many of these germs by using protection (like condoms) for every sex act.
Dr. Ajay Sati.
