‘White kissing’ risks explained as act hailed major green flag in men and women following intimacy

Have you heard of 'white kissing'? It's an act experts are praising for increasing closeness between you and your partner.

Kissing is a hugely important part of intimate relationships, and there are all sorts of kisses for different meanings and occasions.

Whether it's a quick peck before you rush out the door, blowing a kiss to your partner from a distance as a sweet gesture, or the all-together more up-close-and-personal French kiss, there's something for everyone.

So what is a 'white kiss?' - be warned, this is a NSFW, adults only one, but could it mess with your health?

It's a name for what happens when you kiss your partner immediately giving them oral sex, or letting them kiss you after they've been the one giving, without cleaning your face or mouth or brushing your teeth first.

The intimate act is a divisive one (Getty Stock)

For some it's a massive turn-off, while others, including sex-experts, are calling it a 'major green flag.'

Becky Crepsley-Fox told Metro: "Sharing fluids, mixing tastes - it can feel like total acceptance of another person.

"There’s something about allowing that level of closeness that feels really good and like complete connection."

Social media users were divided over whether they love it or not, but as with any sexual act, it's not without risk.

What are the risks of 'white kissing?'

Some people had wondered whether you can get chlamydia from white kissing.

While you can get chlamydia from giving oral sex without a barrier method, it's highly unlikely to transfer just from kissing alone due to the oral bacteria in your mouth, according to Healthline.

Kissing after intimacy is not without risks (Getty Stock)

One clinical study examined the risks of kissing after oral sex, and they found that tongue kissing may be a risk factor for oropharyngeal gonorrhea but not chlamydia.

The researchers acknowledged that "The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has acknowledged that the role of kissing in STI transmission has not been well studied in their 2021 STI treatment guidelines."

However, it can also spread the herpes virus, known as HSV-1 or HSV-2.

Normal kissing is usually the highest risk of HSV-1, but going from someone's genitals to mouths can spread HSV-2 as well, or if you have HSV-1 you could pass that onto their private parts.

There is also a high risk that syphilis can be transmitted if one partner has active syphilis sores (chancres) in their mouth, on their lips, or on their genitals.

So while it may be good for increasing intimacy and closeness, it's also key to be mindful of health risks and sexual health, too.