Many people love to hook up and have sex but hate to pay the price to play. Lets face it. We have become complacent about safer sex. Are you using condoms correctly every time you have sexual activity with a partner? You could be taking your chances and become infected with HIV. Herpes. Chlamydia or any of the other not-so fun STDs. I dont mean to rain on your parade. I just want you to consider being safer in the bedroom (or wherever you play).
Myth #1: I dont need condoms because they just dont feel as good when Im having sex. I wont get sick. After all. Im healthy and my lucks been good so far. Right.
Reality Check #1: No matter how healthy you are you can become infected if you have unsafe sex with an infected partner. Intercourse of any kind fisting and sharing of needles for drugs including steroids are some of the highest risk behaviors.
Tip 1: Use condoms and latex gloves during sexual activities. Lubricating the inside of the condom with a water-based lubricant can help improve the sensation. Flavored condoms or flavored lubricant on dental dams taste better for oral pleasures.
Reality Check #2: Hot or not anyone could be infected. I advise you to assume everyone is infected. Unless you share a clean bill of health over at least a one year period and you are 100% exclusive there is no way to ensure that either of you is disease free.
Reality Check #3: You can be symptom-free and still be infected. It is only if and when your disease(s) have progressed that you become aware of them. The Center for Disease Control estimates that 24-27% or persons infected with HIV are undiagnosed and unaware of their HIV infection.
Tip 3: If you are diagnosed with an STD seek treatment as soon as possible. Herpes and HIV dont have a cure yet but they can be managed in most cases.
Reality Check #4: Wishing and hoping cant make you well. Only taking care of you will. Using safer sex methods always helps increase your chances.
Reality Check #5: Heres a news flash. According to the CDC. At the end of 2003 an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 persons in the United States were living with HIV/AIDS and about 50,000 new cases each year.
Tip 5: Stay informed. Keep a new and fresh supply of condoms gloves dental dams and water-based lube around. Make sure they are not exposed to too much heat cold etc. Dont keep them in your wallet for weeks and months. Buy or bring a fresh one if you are going to hook up tonight. Your health and your life may depend on it.
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