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is designed just for YOU! There are NO stupid questions
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Being protected
during sex is a very instrumental part of staying healthy and
keeping your life on track. Lets just face it, just about
everyone loves sex. But doing it right does not just include
skill and experience, it also includes common sense.
Having a safe
sex resource provides you with information on preventing STD's
and unwanted pregnancies. If you are informed, you are more
likely to make the right decisions in your sex life.
Protection is key to staying healthy and happy!
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There are many
different ways to protect yourself in all situations. Whether
you are having oral sex, anal sex or vaginal intercourse,
there are many different products available that provide a
barrier between you and potentially harmful viruses and
infections.
Safe sex comes
in different levels. If you are in a monogamous, trusting
relationship, you may just want to protect yourself against
unplanned pregnancy. There are other options, such as
spermicides and contraceptives that can be used instead of
condoms.
For sexually
active individuals that are not completely monogamous, condoms
are the safest and most convenient protection. Condoms provide
the most comprehensive form of safe sex. They help prevent
against both pregnancy and STD's.
Being informed
about safe sex is your best way to protect yourself and your
partner. If you know how to properly protect yourself you are
more likely to stay clean. The Internet is a great tool for
use to research questions on safe sex. Be sure to use it to
its full potential.
A Sexually
Transmitted Disease (STD), also called venereal disease,
sexually transmitted infection or STI is a term for infections
acquired primarily through sexual contact. In most cases, the
usual area of contact is the genitals, but other sexual
practices such as oral and anal sex can also lead to cases of
infection with an STD.
STD's
afflict an estimated 200 to 400 million people worldwide,
including about 70 million in the United States, and the
incidence of infection is rising. According to The Centers for
Disease Control, more than 30 individual STDs have been
identified. Each STD is unique, but they share similar
symptoms.
Most STDs
can be cured through timely diagnosis and proper medical
treatment. STDs are most common among sexually active
teenagers and young adults, especially individuals who have
multiple sex partners but can affect anyone of any age. No
one is immune to the risk!
The most
common STD's or infections are: mono,
chlamlydia,
syphilis, herpes,
gonorrhea, and HPV. For more
information about these conditions, visit our side-bar index or
check out our
site-map.
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