o what do you do? The love in your life is beginning to blossom. Romance abounds and the hormones are running on high. Before taking that next step, remember the key to staying healthy is safer sex. Not only are you doing yourself a favor, you are also expressing your love in the most magnificent way; wanting to keep your partner safe. This feature reviews the basics about safer sex. You can have safer sex when romance blooms.
Safer Sex is For Everyone
Prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases is of utmost importance for those wishing to stay healthy. Even those couples where both partners are already infected with HIV need to follow safer sex guidelines. The need for protection does not cease after one becomes HIV infected.
HIV Reinfection through unprotected sexual encounters makes treatment of existing HIV disease much more difficult. In addition, infection with other STDs such as
syphilis or
gonorrhea is detrimental to the health of anyone, but especially those living with HIV. It's clear that safer sex is a must for all couples. Here are some ways you and your partner can protect yourselves from contracting STDs and HIV.
Abstinence
Abstinence, or the voluntary choice to refrain from sexual activity is the only 100 percent effective way to prevent HIV and STD transmission. Non-coital forms of sexual intimacy range from holding hands, hugging, kissing, and dancing to mutual masturbation, petting, and the use of stimulating devices such as vibrators. While abstinence is an effective means of safe sex, it may be difficult to maintain commitment.
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