Sexual Health: The Importance of Practicing Safe Sex

Sexual Health: The Importance of Practicing Safe Sex

Sex can sometimes be a bit of a taboo subject to talk about. But I think that that needs to change. If it becomes something that we can’t talk about, then where do we go for tips or advice? The chances are that we won’t and we will just be left solve something on our own. One of those the things that is becoming more and more prevalent are sexually transmitted diseases. I think if we were all more open about sex, we would all be a little more educated about it. If we are more educated, then perhaps the spread of STDs could be reduced? It is certainly worth a try. condoms-59636_960_720

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First of all, if you are sexually active, one of the best things to do is to get tested. A lot of symptoms can be hidden and you might not even know you have something. If you don’t know, then the chances are that it could spread even more. So get yourself tested; it is really important for your general health too. A site like accuratehivstdtesting.com could be a good place to look if you are after some advice.

Then, if you have been tested and you know everything is OK, you have a few options. One sure fire way to not contract an STD is by abstaining. Though, for most, this wouldn’t be an option. But only having sex with someone you are in a committed relationship with, or reducing the number of sexual partners you have can help a lot too. If you are in a relationship and you both get tested, you will know that as long as you are both faithful, you’ll both be fine. There is certainly peace of mind that comes with that. If you aren’t in a relationship, then it is up to you how many sexual partners you have. The chances of catching something goes up, the more partners you have and the more unprotected sex that you have. So no matter who you are with, you should always use a condom.

There are a huge variety out there on the market too. So there will be something for everyone, as people might have allergies to certain materials. Look at a post like the one here verywell.com/condom-types-906789, to find out more. One of the most important things to note is that you shouldn’t leave it up to someone else. Don’t rely on the guy always having protection, or a girl always having a female condom. If you want to practice safe sex, then make sure that you are prepared yourself.

One final thing to note is that you should stand up for yourself. Don’t let anyone talk you into something that you don’t want to do. If your male partner refuses to wear a condom, then make sure you are in safe in other ways by you using a condom instead. If you want to be safe and protect yourself, then you make sure that you are doing so.

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