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Video: Perspectives on Safer Sex
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Thinking About Safer SexThere are many kinds of sexual safety
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Condom TipsPractice by yourself, and other advice
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If You Drink Too MuchIt's harder to talk about sex and STDs
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Female Condoms Are HotThey conduct heat (so ignore the sound)
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10 Questions to Ask a New Partner Before Having Sex
Start by sharing your own story, and see what you get back
Before hopping into bed with a new sex partner, have an open and honest conversation about your sexual histories, risks, and the last time you were tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)... Read More
How to Reduce the STD Risks of Fellatio (Mouth-to-Penis Sex)
Gonorrhea is a particular risk
Fellatio is more risky than kissing, sensual touching, and cunnilingus because of the greater risk of gonorrhea. "Gonorrhea can establish an infection in the throat, but it often doesn't cause a sore throat, so people can have it and not know it." ... Read More
Carmen's Condom Advice: Tell Your Guy It's Birth Control
Carmen gets men to wear a condom by saying it's birth control
Los Angeleno Carmen Donovan (not her real name), 27, has a rock-solid condom policy designed to protect her from whatever sexually transmitted disease (STD) may come along. Read More
2 Ways to Make Condoms Sexy
Let your partner put it on or make it an oral sex bonus
Some people just won't have sex without a condom—but find themselves encountering sex partners who need a little coaxing. Here are two suggestions for turning the routine into something sexy by getting everyone involved. Read More
