25/02/2024
The best way to prevent ge***al herpes or any STI is to not have va**nal, oral, or a**l s*x.
If you do have s*x, lower your risk of getting an STI with the following steps:
1.Use condoms. Condoms are the best way to prevent STIs when you have s*x. Because a man does not need to ej*****te (come) to give or get some STIs, make sure to put the condom on before the p***s touches the va**na, mouth, or a**s. Other methods of birth control, like birth control pills, shots, implants, or diaphragms, will not protect you from STIs.
2.Get tested. Be sure you and your partner are tested for STIs. Talk to each other about the test results before you have s*x.
Be monogamous. Having s*x with just one partner can lower your risk for STIs. After being tested for STIs, be faithful to each other. That means that you have s*x only with each other and no one else.
3.Limit your number of s*x partners. Your risk of getting STIs goes up with the number of partners you have.
Do not do**he. Douching removes some of the normal bacteria in the va**na that protects you from infection. This may increase your risk of getting STIs.
4.Do not abuse alcohol or drugs. Drinking too much alcohol or using drugs increases risky behavior and may put you at risk of s*xual assault and possible exposure to STIs.