Overview

• Marked each 6 September, the date’s 6/9 numerology nods to the “69” position and is used to highlight mutual pleasure and respect.
• Oral sex is a known route for herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis and HPV transmission, despite negligible pregnancy risk.
• Public‑health advice underscores condoms or dental dams, thorough oral and genital hygiene, regular STI screening and HPV vaccination.
• Coverage cites research linking sexual activity to stress reduction and higher IgA immune markers reported in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
• Reports also point to an experience gap, noting only about 28% of young women say they fully enjoy the practice according to a study cited.