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If you are sexually active, you can prevent syphilis by limiting your number of sexual partners. Your risk of contracting syphilis goes up with the number of sexual partners you have. Sexually active people who have only one partner in a monogamous relationship are safest, as long as neither partner has sex with anyone else. For some people, however, this might be unrealistic. Therefore, try to limit your number of sexual partners. f you have more than one sex partner, your risk of STIs (including syphilis) increases. The more partners you have, the greater the risk. Practicing abstinence will reduce your chances of getting syphilis to nearly zero. The sex conversation is always an uncomfortable conversation, but it is one of the best ways to avoid contracting STIs (or STDs), like syphilis. Before you engage in sexual activity with a new partner, take time to talk with them about your sexual history, as well as their sexual history. You can make the conversation less awkward and accusatory by initiating the conversation and offering to relate your sexual history first. You can initiate the conversation by saying, "Hey, I am really attracted to you, and I would like to take our relationship to the next level. Before we venture down this path, however, I would like to tell you about my sexual history and the last time I got tested." Tell them about your sexual history, and ask them about theirs. Then suggest that you both get tested before having sex. Your partner might be resistant and respond with something like, "I haven't been tested, but I know I don't have any diseases." You can respond by telling them, "Some people don't even know they have an STI, like syphilis, because symptoms can be dormant. This doesn't mean I don't trust you or I think you are lying to me, but there's no way to really know for sure unless you are tested." the right way. It is important to use condoms when engaging in sexual activities. What is more important, though, is knowing how to use condoms the right way. Every time you engage in sex, use a condom. Here is a guide to using male condoms the right way: Check the package and make sure it is intact, and look for an expiration date before using the condom. Do not use the condom if it is past the expiration date, as the latex can degrade and weaken, making the condom more likely to break. Ensure that the condom does not have any tears or defects. Store your condoms in a cool, dry place. Do not store them in your wallet for long periods of time; the heat and friction can damage them. Only use latex or polyurethane condoms. Do not use lamb skin condoms. To prevent breakage, use lubricants that are water-based or silicone-based. Oil lubricants, i.e., baby oil, petroleum jelly, cooking oil, can cause the condom to break. When putting the condom on, leave space at the end of the penis to collect semen. Do not use more than one condom at a time or reuse a condom. Here is a guide to using female condoms the right way: Check the package and make sure it is intact and look for an expiration date. Carefully open the package to avoid tearing the condom. Make sure there are no tears or other defects. The condom will have one open end and one closed end. Squeeze sides of inner ring of the closed side together with your thumb and forefinger and insert into your vagina. It is similar to using a tampon. Use your finger to push the inner ring up as far as possible until it rests against your cervix you may not feel it. Make sure the condom is not twisted and the open, outer ring is outside your vagina. To remove, gently twist and pull the condom out of your vagina. Store condoms in a cool, dry place. Never reuse a condom and do not use both a male and female condom at the same time.

summary: Limit your number of sexual partners. Take time to talk and get tested. Use condoms

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Even if you suspect that you have OCD, never try to diagnose yourself. Psychiatric diagnoses can be quite complex and are intended to be used by mental health professionals to help their patients. If you have been unable to work through problems related to obsession or compulsion by yourself, consider seeing a psychologist or practicing mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment. Ask your doctor for a referral if you are not sure where to start. Psychotherapy for OCD involves talking to a therapist about your obsessions, anxieties, and compulsions during regular scheduled appointments. While psychotherapy may not cure your OCD, it can be an effective way to cope with your OCD symptoms and make them less noticeable; therapy may be able to cure about 10% of cases, but it can improve the symptoms in as many as 50-80% of patients. Therapists and counselors use different techniques when working with OCD patients. Some therapists use exposure therapy, in which patients are gradually exposed to whatever conditions cause the most anxiety for the client, such as purposely not washing one's hands after touching a doorknob. The therapist will work with the patient in this way until the patient's anxiety about that situation starts to decrease. Some therapists use imaginal exposure, which uses short narratives that are meant to simulate situations that cause the most anxiety for the client. The goal of imaginal exposure is to have the clients learn to manage anxiety about a situation and desensitize them to their anxiety triggers. There are also several prescription drugs that have been shown to help with the short term obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors associated with OCD. Keep in mind that such drugs treat the symptoms without actually curing the disorder, so it is better to combine drug therapy with talk therapy to treat OCD than to use drug treatment alone. Some of these drugs include: Clomipramine (Anafranil) Fluvoxamine (Luvox CR) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) Sertraline (Zoloft) While many people consider OCD to be a problem caused solely by an individual's dysfunctional brain, it's important to keep in mind that the onset of OCD is often preceded by traumatic, or even a series of especially stressful, life events. Going through experiences such as the death of a loved one, losing an important job, or being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness can all produce stress and anxiety. In some people, this stress and anxiety can lead to an increased urge to control certain aspects of one's life that might seem unimportant to others. Work towards building a strong social support system where your past experiences will be given the respect they deserve. Surround yourself with supportive people. Feeling supported by a group of others has been shown to be important to promoting mental health in general. Find ways to spend as much time as possible with people you care about. If you don't feel supported enough by all of those you currently come into contact with, consider visiting a local OCD support group. These meetings are typically free of charge, and can serve as a great way to start talking about your disorder with others who are both supportive and somewhat familiar with what you might be going through.
summary: Seek a professional diagnosis. Consider psychotherapy. Consider prescription medications. Build a strong support system to help you cope with OCD.