Sharing is Not Always Caring....Thursday, December 22, 2022
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Sharing is Caring….
Except when it is an STI! It is easy to get caught up in the moment but when that moment can result in something you would rather avoid you really need to plan ahead. Foreplay needs forethought! Prevention isn’t an accident. So, what can you do to help take care of your sexual health? There are many different things to do to take charge of one’s health, whether one’s physical, emotional, sexual, or mental health. But they all begin with awareness and information.
Educate Yourself
STIs are best fought with knowledge and education. As with any infectious pathogens, understanding its transmission paths and how to prevent or reduce those paths is one of the best methods of prevention. By arming oneself with knowledge, anyone can take control of one’s sexual health and wellness. This begins with the following:
Prepare Yourself
Preparation is a large part of prevention. Educating oneself regarding what options are available for sexual wellness is an important aspect of prevention. There are many different types of external condoms, assorted lubricants, oral barriers, and internal condoms. Researching your options is helpful in knowing what works best for you.
Discuss Your Options
The excuses for not using prevention options are just that - excuses! Safer Sex can still be fun. There are different ways to incorporate protection into intimacy. Intimacy is also a product of trust and openness. This includes discussing sexual preferences that include protection choices. And always understanding you have the option to say no to anyone.
Testing
Testing for STIs is imperative as testing is the only way to know if you have an STI for sure. Testing is available at Public Health Units, through your family doctor, and even online to name a few. Most testing is a simply a urine test, swab, or a blood test. Testing should be done every time you have one of the following situations:
It is important to get tested regularly to ensure you stay sexually healthy!
But never underestimate the power that knowledge can bring to your health. Education and awareness are the best path to knowledge and implementing the best safer sex practices that fit your lifestyle. |
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Generic Administrator 21 June 25, 2024 |