Sexual partners need to talk to each other regarding their sexual histories, decision to have sex, and choice of contraception and prophylaxis. Condoms with spermicide can also be used with other birth control methods to enhance the STD and pregnancy prevention effectiveness. For example, the diaphragm and spermicides used alone offer low to moderate STD protection, while the birth control pill or IUD used alone offer no STD protection. Used in conjunction with a condom and spermicide these methods would offer high STD protection. Avoid alcohol and drug use.
Communications are impaired when under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Other Considerations Reinfection. One or more cases of a particular STD does not protect you from reinfection. Your body does not develop immunity to STDs. You can be reinfected during treatment or immediately after treatment ends. Also it is not uncommon to have more than one type of STD at the same time.