A good risk reduction strategy is talking with your partner. Drunk sex is neither safer nor consensual. You have the right to decide what sexual behavior to engage in. There is help and support available. Sexuality is a significant part of being human and has many expressions.
Abstinence means many things to different people.
From the health perspective, it means not engaging in sexual behavior that may put you or your partner at risk for infections or pregnancy. Protection needs to be used consistently and correctly from start to finish throughout your sexual relationship. If you engage in sexual activity, you are at risk for STIs no matter who you are, what your sexual orientation is, or what you look like. STI's are not inhibited by age, gender, socio-economic status, ethnicity, appearance, or sexual orientation. Use of latex can reduce your risk of contracting STIs, HIV or becoming pregnant.