The essential guide to practicing safe sex & bull; hello healthy

It is important that you know how to practice safe sex. Many people are still not aware that there are many venereal diseases and dangerous infections that are spread through sex. The average safe sex is done to prevent pregnancy, even though there are many sexual diseases that are quite serious that threaten you. Safe sex includes not only vaginal intercourse, but also oral sex and anal sex.

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What do you need to know to practice safe sex?

Condoms are used as a prevention against sexually transmitted diseases through semen, vaginal fluids, and blood. It should be underlined that condoms are not 100% effective in prevention, but they are better than not using protection at all. Here's what you need to know about condoms:

1. Male condom strong and smooth, latex rubber sheaths come in all sizes and styles. For those of you who are allergic to latex, choose a condom made of polyurethane.
2. The female condom is almost the same as the male condom, and is made of polyurethane. These condoms are designed to fit snugly in the vagina, and usually come in one size only.
3. Apart from condoms, you can still play it safe when having anal or oral sex, by wearing gloves made of latex, and dental dam (latex that is rectangular is used when having oral sex).
4. You may be able to use a diaphragm during sex to prevent pregnancy, but this does not prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
5. Condoms should be used from the beginning of sex to the end.
6. Always use a new condom when having sex, not a used one. Make sure you also have enough lubrication so that the condom doesn't tear.

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How do you practice safe sex?

Here are some ways to practice safe sex including vaginal, oral, and anal sex:

1. Vaginal sex

• Use lubricants or lubricants made from water-based ingredients, because oil-based ingredients can damage the condom.
• You also need to use a condom when warming up (foreplay).
• Use latex gloves when you insert your finger into your vagina.
• When you use sex toys, wash each time you have sex, and wear a condom when used for anal and vaginal sex.

2. Oral sex

(includes oral-vaginal; oral-penis; oral-anal)

• Put a condom on the penis, or use it dental dam in the anal or vaginal area, before performing oral sex
• If you have sex with someone with Hepatitis A, make sure you get the vaccine first, because this disease can be transmitted through oral and anal sex.

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3. Anal sex

• As with vaginal sex, apply a water-based lubricant to the condom
• Use condoms when doing foreplay
• Do not use condoms that contain the spermicide Nonoxynol-9, as this can irritate anal tissue
• Use latex gloves when inserting, or fingering, the anal

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Misleading myths about practicing safe sex

There are several myths that may discourage you from practicing safe sex. Some people assume that safe sex involves a lot of planning, and that it can make sex feel awkward and unpleasant, even though it's just a myth that forms in our minds.

The following are things and assumption that is not true About safe sex:

• You can tell someone has venereal disease from their appearance
• Safe sex should only be done for people with sexually transmitted diseases
• Safe sex is only used for drug users
• Taking birth control pills means you are practicing safe sex
• Buying a condom is embarrassing

What other tips for practicing safe sex?

Here are some additional ways you can think of;

• It's best to have sex with only one partner
• You need to do a sexually transmitted disease test, so that you get immediate treatment if you have a sexually transmitted disease detected
• Communicate with your partner what you want, and enjoy it
• Avoid alcoholic drinks and drugs when having sex, because they can trigger risky actions
• If you want to prevent pregnancy, use contraception as well

What activities are high in insecurity?

The following are examples of unsafe sex:

• Prefer to pull out the penis before ejaculation, rather than using a condom
• Using used condoms
• Using condoms in the wrong way
• There is contact with body fluids, such as menstrual blood, semen, and vaginal fluids that are infected

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