It doesn't matter whether you're hetero, homo or bisexual, you may practice safe sex, but what it all boils down to is the fact that, not only are you having sex with you're partner but also any other lovers in his or her sexual history. If you should be unfortunate enough to catch a sexually transmitted disease then it is you're duty to do something about it, not only for your own health but for the health of those that may end up sharing your bed.
The only way to avoid the risk of catching an STD or STI is total abstinence, but, to be quite honest, this is quite unrealistic unless you're a monk, a eunuch or a total moose. The best way of reducing your chances of catching a willy rotting disease is to practice safe or safer sex.
What is safer sex anyway? We use the word safer because all sex can have consequences -- from emotional consequences to diseases and pregnancy. If you decide to be sexually active, you owe it to yourself to learn about what behaviors are risky, and how much risk you want to take.
Now, I know from experience that visiting the doctor with a suspected STD can be embarrassing, but no matter how long you ignore it and keep telling yourself that, " it's got a cold." or that "the swellings impressive!" it just isn't going to go away. And some of the horror stories that you hear, about how they treat certain STDs makes a long and agonising death seem so much more appealing.
Sex is too serious a matter to be left entirely to your genitals. The consequences can be quite serious, unless you think about your goals and priorities; what your're willing to do, and not willing to do.
But lots of people aren't
doing what they know they should because they are uncomfortable talking about
their decisions. They're too embarrassed to bring up the subject; they fear
rejection; or they just aren't sure how to say what they want to say. It's
a lot easier to have sex than to talk about it, but talking and planning ahead
can make sex much better.
Remember, you should only have sex when you want to; only with those you want to be sexual with, and only in ways that are enjoyable and as safe as possible.
But not all drippy willies and itchy lips are STDs, some have quite innocent origins. So before you run to the doctors screaming that you have ringworm in your penis and he tells you that it's lipstick, check out some of the links below.
Embarrassing Problems .com This site covers a whole plethora of those things just to awful to see the doctor about.
Sexual Health Infocenter Nice easy to use site for all of you sexual problems.
Sexually Transmitted Infections This site is billed as a guide for gay and bisexual men, and has a very handy symptom sorter.
BBC Sexual Health Homepage As usual the BBC does the subject justice witha clear and informative guide to STDs and STIs.
The Impotence Association Perhaps getting an STD is the least of your worries.
Home Health UK Want to know everything about your personal problem, then this is the site for you.
Personal Sexual Health Good site offering news and views on everything from anal sex to viagra
Go Ask Alice Everything that you ever wanted or needed to know regarding matters of a sexual nature.
Who should use a condom? A person who takes part in risky sexual behavior should always use a condom.
Lesbian Health Issues: We are not immune! Lesbians account for about 10-12% of the total population but there are only three articles on lesbian health in gynaecological and obstetrics journal. Studies have shown that 84% of lesbians are not comfortable seeking health care.
Sexual Health - Public Information Resource This information site is a public resource for Sexual Health information, pictures, tips and facts.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Resource Center Information and pictures on the most commonly sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis, Herpes, Scabies and Syphilis.
The Complete Herpes Information Center This herpes website is dedicated to answering all the questions that a person might ask about herpes/cold sores.
What Do the Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Look Like? WARNING Extremely graphic content.
Health Concerns for Gay Men Anyone can have health problems, regardless of sexual orientation
SEX
WITHOUT PROBLEMS Problems, causes and solutions for both sexes
Oral sex seems to be one of the lower risk activities with regard to HIV transmission. It is not free of risk, and a number of cases appear to be attributable to that activity alone. Other diseases, however, seem to be more easily spread through oral sex, and therefore I would call it a vector for sexually transmitted disease. Therefore, if you want to be certain of protecting yourself, when engaging in fellatio use a condom, and use a dental dam (or condom cut in half) for cunnilingus. Otherwise, don't let anyone come in your mouth, and don't swallow, and don't have any oral sex if you have sores in your mouth or throat.
So what are the risks of contracting a sexually transmitted disease if a woman performed oral sex on a man without a condom?
The risks depend on whether or not the man was infected with a sexually transmitted disease, and which one. Herpes can definitely be transmitted through unprotected oral sex if the sore is in the infectious stage. It is believed that HIV can also be transmitted through unprotected oral sex (The virus is also present in the "pre-cum", not only the ejaculate). Yeast infections, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be transmitted, genital warts cannot, and with chlamydia, it is possible, but unlikely to pass chlamydia to the throat if you perform oral sex on an infected man. If you are concerned, make an appointment for a complete STD checkup. Let the doctor know that you are concerned about oral sex and the possibilities of having contracted an STD in your mouth. You can also make an appointment for an HIV test approximately three months after the high-risk activity occurred.
Check out these links for more on oral sex.
Safer Oral Sex It is documented that unprotected oral sex is presumably much more safer than unprotected anal sex or even unprotected vagina intercourse.
How to perform safer oral sex There is some risk involved in having unprotected oral sex with a man or a woman.
How safe is your oral sex? How safe is unprotected oral sex? Scientists and community groups take sides in a debate about HIV transmission.
Risks of Oral Sex: Related Issues While many people have been willing to use condoms for anal sex, fewer have been willing to use them during oral sex for many of the same, as well as different, reasons.
Anal sex can
be perfectly safe, even beneficial.
The taboo against anal eroticism is perpetuated by the almost universal belief
among physicians that anal sex is inevitably dangerous. No physical injury
from anal stimulation results if both partners refuse to tolerate pain, never
use force and avoid the use of drugs.
All the other risks center on sexually transmitted diseases. Each of the common STDs - gonorrhea, syphillis, herpes - can affect the anus. Intestinal parasites, bacteria or tiny bugs are usually passed along when fecal matter finds its way into someone's mouth or vagina, most likely through rimming.
AIDS has complicated the matter. The HIV virus can pass from the semen or blood of an infected person to the bloodstream of a partner through a tiny break in the rectal tissue during anal intercourse.
To avoid this risk, anal intercourse and rimming should not be practiced casually. Those who do enjoy anal intercourse should always use a condom. Rimming should always be accomplished by a latex barrier. Of course, in a monogamous realtionship with two healthy people, the risk of disease transmitted anally is reduced.
Thousands of men and women
with chronic anal medical problems have restored their anal health by challenging
their negative attitudes. This approach is indispensible for full erotic enjoyment
of the anus.
Different rules of
hygiene apply to the vagina and rectum
Since intercourse can be vaginal or rectal, many people assume the the same
rules apply for the penetration of the vagina and rectum. Although both are
lined with soft tissue and are capable of expanding, they are radically dissimilar.
The rectum is not straight. After the short anal canal which connects the anal opening to the rectum, the rectum tilts toward the front of the body. A few inches in, it curves back - sometimes as much as 90 degrees. Then, after a few more inches, it swoops toward the front of the body once again. A person can learn about the shape of his or her rectum by gently inserting a soft object, trying different angles and body positions and concentrating on how it feels. Make sure the object has a flared base so that if you loose your grip, it won't slip into the rectum and become irretrievable.
The rectum does not produce lubrication like the vagina but only a small amount of mucus. Therefore, rectal penetration always requires a lubricant. Chemical additives should be avoided. Water-based lubricants are latex-compatible.
The main function of the rectum is to act as a passageway for feces. But feces are not normally stored in the rectum except just prior to a bowel movement. Yet small amounts may remain in the rectum, expecially if the feces are not well formed. Anal douching before lovemaking will help some people especailly concerned with cleanliness to relax. For others the idea of dirtiness heightens the joy of the forbidden; for them, douching is anti-erotic.
Check out these links for more on anal sex.
Anal
Health for Men and Women It is necessary to care for the anus, anal
canal, and rectum if they are involved in sexual activity. Sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs) can be transmitted through anal sex and can affect the anus
itself.
Ten Rules of Anal Sex Anal Eroticism is surrounded by a powerful taboo. Yet millions of men and women - straight, gay and bisexual - are experimenting with anal sex.
Anal Cancer Some of the risks for developing anal cancer are: receptive anal intercourse and Genital warts.
Anal Fissure What is an anal fissure? An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anal opening.
Female condom: Safe for anal sex? Product labelling is for vaginal use only. More research needs to be done about the use of the female condoms in anal intercourse.
Anal sex: Safe during pregnancy? Anal sex causes no direct harm to the baby.
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