About Lyndsay Mercier Expertise I can answer mostly any question regarding STD transmission, symptoms, and outlook.
Experience I am currently trained and certified in Sexuality Peer Education and teach an STI course at Northern Michigan University.
Organizations I am the President of a student organization known as VOX:Voices for Planned Parenthood, which is an organization focused on sexual health and reproductive freedom.
Publications I have written an article regarding teen pregnancy for www.Teenwire.com, which is due to be published on June 24th.
Education/Credentials I am currently pursuing my BS in Psychology with a double minor of Sociology and Gender Studies.
Expert: Lyndsay Mercier Date: 6/20/2008 Subject: possible infection
Question Hello. Because of the heat I sleep in the nude and the other day my sister left the dog door open and the dog wandered in and i awoke to her licking my vagina. Are there any types of STD's that can be transmitted though dog's saliva?
Answer Susan,
I don't believe so. First of all, dogs don't have sexually transmitted infections. Also, I'm not positive, but I've heard many times that dogs' mouths are actually cleaner than humans' mouths due to some kind of special "cleaning" chemical thats present in dogs' saliva. I'm not entirely sure about that one though.
I have also heard however, that dogs' mouths can contain E.Coli, among other harmful bacteria (from licking their own behinds), but then again, I've heard that their saliva also kills the E.Coli.
I'm guessing that since this was a one-time thing, and probably only lasted a few seconds, I'd say you most likely have nothing to worry about.
Hope I could help, and remember to keep you door closed!
