OWO: HPV Virus and link to throat and mouth cancer

[AmeliaVIP]

I saw this on another website. I think it is a cause for concern, and one that is not taken seriously enough:
"Hi Guys,
Was just wondering what are your feelings regarding the safety of OWO, and unprotected reverse oral (no dental dam used)?
I have been reading recently about the HPV virus, particularly a very nasty strain of it called HPV-16 which has been linked to mouth and throat cancer. Apparently, unprotected oral sex with more than four partners increases your risk significantly, as does consuming alcohol and tobacco.
Apparently the HPV virus is present in about 80% of the population, and is known already to be the cause of cervical cancer. However, a recent study from Sweden has shown a clear link between oral sex and the transmission of this virus. This is incredibly disturbing, as I would estimate up to 90% of WG's provide OWO, and unprotected reverse oral.
I recently asked a girl why she provided OWO when it was clearly risky,and she told me that if she did not then she just wouldn't make any money as that is what men want(!) The risk is certainly highest for girls giving OWO to men, and it really saddened me that this girl felt compelled to offer a service she clearly wasn't comfortable with due to the fact that many guys do not stop to consider their own health...
To my knowledge, there are no UK sexual health clinics that offer testing for oral/ or genital HPV, although it is available in the States.
If anyone knows of anywhere in the UK where you can get it done, then please post details here.
The following articles make for worrying reading:

http://www.reuters.c...E62P01Q20100326

http://std.about.com...voralcancer.htm "