How do you prevent sexually transmitted diseases?
If you’re having sex then there’s no such thing as prevention since even safeguards fail and there is always some risk involved. Abstinence is the only way to ensure you don’t contract any STIs/STDs. All you can do is reduce your risk level by employing good judgement and forms of protection where desired and applicable.
Some good guidelines to follow are:
1. Always ask for current clean test results and be a decent person and provide your test results as well.
2. Know who you are letting inside you. That means if it’s somebody that you know is sleeping around with a bunch of high risk women or worse then either move on or always require fresh test results and a condom.
3. Those who take care of themselves are more likely to care about your well-being as well. So if someone is overweight with bad personal hygiene then it’s probably best to require a condom or just say no thank you.
4. Avoid bisexual men. Men that have sex with men are many times more likely to contract and spread STIs/STDs and significantly more likely to contract and spread HIV.
Most STIs are curable with pharmaceutical treatments and pose no real risk as long as they are caught and treated early. The big one to be concerned about is not something prevalent in the heterosexual lifestyle community and transmission from a man to a woman through vaginal intercourse is nearly unheard of. As long as you’re following the previous guidelines and not sharing needles with people then you’re actually more likely to be struck by lightning.
With that, there is no cross section between living in fear and living life to the fullest.
Some good guidelines to follow are:
1. Always ask for current clean test results and be a decent person and provide your test results as well.
2. Know who you are letting inside you. That means if it’s somebody that you know is sleeping around with a bunch of high risk women or worse then either move on or always require fresh test results and a condom.
3. Those who take care of themselves are more likely to care about your well-being as well. So if someone is overweight with bad personal hygiene then it’s probably best to require a condom or just say no thank you.
4. Avoid bisexual men. Men that have sex with men are many times more likely to contract and spread STIs/STDs and significantly more likely to contract and spread HIV.
Most STIs are curable with pharmaceutical treatments and pose no real risk as long as they are caught and treated early. The big one to be concerned about is not something prevalent in the heterosexual lifestyle community and transmission from a man to a woman through vaginal intercourse is nearly unheard of. As long as you’re following the previous guidelines and not sharing needles with people then you’re actually more likely to be struck by lightning.
With that, there is no cross section between living in fear and living life to the fullest.
prycouple
Couple
Thanks for a guidelines)
Which test usually be reasonably considered as up-to-date? 1 month? 3 months ago? or?
Don’t accept results that are more than a month old. If someone is worth playing with then they will get new results for you.
First, choose your level of RISK ... decide which precautions you are willing to forgo following. For example using condoms, etc
To some extent, safe sex is sorta like dieting to lose weight ... you make concessions, take precautions, are selective in choices, but there are some things that you simply refuse to forgo doing simply because sex is one of those "instant gratification" pleasures that is too important to you.
So, here's a short list of things your partner & you should consider in checking your acceptable risk factors ...
• Homosexuals, bisexuals, hetro-sexuals. Everyone knows that having sex with homosexuals & bisexuals increase the likelihood of contacting STDs. Are you willing to walk away from a "hot, sexy" homosexual partner rather than risk the disease?
• Thoroughly understand what each STD brings to the table of risks ... for example, herpes is incurable. Are you willing to tell your future partners that you have an incurable STD? Just because herpes is in its dormant stage doesn't mean you can't give it or get it from others. And its most painful when active, especially to women and can last for weeks, sometimes.
So, every STD has its inconveniences ... know what they are and how to spot them. Your being HERE asking STD questions tells me you should be studying up on what these diseases are & how to avoid getting them rather than asking forum members who are or are NOT actually involved in having sex with others.
• Don't be afraid to ask the "hard checkup questions" regarding STDS .... the Qs like "have you ever had an STD, do you take any medications for STDs.
• Know how to do physical inspections of a person's genitals ... scars, warts, swellings, blisters, etc. ... and when you see something odd, will you be brave enough to question the new partner(s) about them.
• Your medical clearances are ONLY as good as the last partner you've been with, thus, if you've had sex SINCE, you need to qualify that person again.
• Having a regular partner who follows the same regimen of checkups/precautions as you do enhances your likely successes & enjoyments, however, if you're hanging out with "pussy hounds" who are out to get all they can get and not practice safety precautions then you're to expect to get an STD down the road ... now imagine it is YOU who gives someone else an STD because of the last partner you had ... are you willing to go to that new partner & say "hey, I got this STD from a person prior to seeing you, you better go get checked"
• To complicate the whole thing a bit more, you AND your spouse play with the same partners as a 3-some or couples .... so if one of you get something that means possibly both of you could be infected. So, limit the number of partners you're willing to swing with to cut down on the chance of acquiring that "free gift" someone might give you.
Its pretty much a known fact that some people who knowingly have STDs will have unprotected sex simply because they most likely won't see you again and/or they don't care.
I could spend ALL DAY talking about this stuff, but its best you do your OWN RESEARCH.
So, be honest but be frank, be nice but be cautious when having unprotected sex with strangers or people you know little about. It's not 'uncouth' to ask your newest partner(s) probing questions. It simply shows you "care" about everyone's safety.
"The TRUTH will set you FREE" ....
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