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STD Prevention AdvicePreventing sexually transmitted diseases is a topic not easily brought up, but certainly one that is a necessity in today’s society. The plain fact of the matter is that the choice to have sex has become far too casual for far too many people. And even if you take the decision seriously, that’s no guarantee that the person with whom you will be intimate has. And remember, when you have sex with someone, you are also having sex with everyone they’ve have sex with. Of the many methods of prevention that you may wish to undertake, the only one that guarantees results is probably the one you least want to consider. Reconsider that decision. Abstinence is the only way to ensure 100% possibility of not coming down with an STD. Abstinence means not engaging in sexual intercourse of any kind. That means no oral sex, no vaginal sex, no anal sex. You can still be intimate with your partner, but you’ll have to do it without exchanging certain bodily fluids. For those for whom abstinence just isn’t a viable choice, then you just have to take some other steps. For instance, limiting your sexual partners. A completely monogamous relationship on both sides is the next best thing to abstinence. Unfortunately, you can only be sure that you are being completely honest about your monogamy. If you are in a monogamous relationship, be honest with your partner. If you have strayed, remember that it’s more than just a moral or relationship issue; it could be a health issue to the extreme. Having sex with an STD can become a life or death choice and it’s not fair for you to withhold information from your partner that could cost him or her their life. Whether you are in a monogamous relationship or not, but especially if you have multiple partners, make sure the male partner uses latex condoms every time and make sure it’s used in the correct manner. Even if you are “only’ engaging in oral sex, the male should be wearing a condom if you want to significantly reduce the risk of contracting a disease. Sure, it doesn’t taste good for her and it doesn’t feel as good for him, but consider the alternative: syphilis, genital warts on your throat, death. Prevention is the best treatment. But should you or your partner discover that one of you has contracted a sexually transmitted disease, all bets are off. Abstinence is your only viable choice until you have consulted a doctor. |
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