How to Avoid STD’s (Sexual Transmitted Diseases)
Many people think that it is impossible to be infected with sexual transmitted
diseases from the person who does not seem to have any symptoms. However, most
infections may have no symptoms at all, that is why absence of any symptoms
should not be a reason to trust your health to a person. Moreover, some sexual
infections can be transmitted not only during coitus but also through blood.
There are several simple rules about how to avoid STD’s that you should
always keep in mind and think about BEFORE having sexual contact:
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How to avoid STD’s: Rule 1. Stay away from one-night stands
Nobody can guarantee that the most “decent” men and women are healthy. Neither
appearance, nor education, social or marital status can tell you if he/she has
or has not STD’s. What is more, infected people may be 100% sure that they are
healthy and be insensible of their infection.
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How to avoid STD’s: Rule 2. Use condoms
Condoms are a classical means of preventing STD’s. However, its effectiveness is
not always of 100%. Sometimes condoms can slide off, thus, endangering people to
catch STD’s. That is why you should always read manual to using condoms before
you actually use them.
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How to avoid STD’s: Rule 3. Avoid coituses with people belonging to high-risk
group of STD’s
Using a condom is necessary if your potential sexual partner contacts blood at
work (e.g. laboratory assistant, people involved into blood transfusion, etc.).
Also, use a condom if your partner uses drugs intravenously (in case you noted
syringe marks in the forearm) or prefers group sex.
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How to avoid STD’s: Rule 4. Care about your personal hygiene
Require the same from your partner. Never ever use someone’s personal care
items: towels, sponges, underclothes, slippers, brushes, etc.
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How to avoid STD’s: Rule 5. Reduce the number of sexual partners
Make your sexual behavior safe. Reduce the number of your sexual partners. It is
better to have only one sexual partner that you trust. This advice is useful for
people of any sexual orientation.
Any kind of sexual life is more or less under the risk of catching STD’s.
Unfortunately, we cannot secure ourselves against STD’s completely. However, it
is possible to reduce the risk of catching STD’s. Take our tips into
consideration, and you will be aware of how to avoid STD’s.
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