Safer sex means enjoying sex to the fullest without transmitting, or acquiring, sexually related infections. There are many sexually transmissible diseases. All of these are caused by microorganisms which travel from one person to another during particular sexual activities. On this web site we deal with the major infections related to sexual activity and suggest effective ways to reduce your risk for those diseases. Safer sex goes not have to mean eliminating sexual passion and intimacy from your life.
Safer sex means reducing the chance of becoming infected.
For individuals who decide to engage in sexual intercourse, reducing the risk of infection means using latex barriers every time you have intercourse, anal sex, fellatio or cunnilingus. If you do not have anal, oral or vaginal intercourse, and if you never share needles, you have almost no risk of infection. You can greatly reduce your chance of acquiring infection through sexual intercourse by knowing and practicing safer sex. Activities that do involve direct contact are risky. Talking helps you get to know your partner better, contributes to sexual please, and provides an opportunity to negotiate safer sexual practices.