Try not to share needles. If you do share, always clean the needle and other equipment with bleach between users. In addition, alcohol and other drug use are factors that can contribute to the risk of HIV transmission because they impair judgment needed to practice safer sex. Furthermore, alcohol and other drug use has shown to surpress the immune system, weakening the body's ability to fight disease. Women can also form and join women's groups to challenge unhealthy sexual traditions and expectations.
Women can talk about sex in groups and bring issues into the open.
They can teach one another about successful ways of achieving safer sex. It can be most beneficial for women whose sex partners do not use latex condoms. The female condom id made of polyurethane sheath, is unlikely to rip or tear, comes prelubricated and is meant to be used for only one sex act. For current health stories and features, check out our AIDS homepage. Canadian AIDS Society Click Here to make suggestions, comments about C-Health.