Health tips

Safe sex awareness amongst teenagers can save their lives. Some schools take sex education for granted and would only go over a few details about the consequences and effects of having unprotected sex. Many students are still very lost about the topic and may end up getting sick or becoming early parents. Below is a simple crash course on safe sex, detailing a few common ways to protect yourself during intercourse.
 Safe sex basically involves any way to protect your partner and yourself from sexually transmitted infections and diseases or STDs. These would include genital herpes, trichomoniasis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, genital warts, gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and HIV to name a few.

Being safe also means that you make a point to be tested for any illness regularly. If you are diagnosed with HIV or STD, it’s very important that you get treated and that you should inform your partner about it so they can also get tested. It’s your responsibility to not spread or infect other people if you are ill.
Best Protection

The best and simplest way to protect yourself when having sex is to wear a condom. Put on latex condoms when having oral or real intercourse. You get sick when you exchange bodily fluid with your partner, so by using a barrier, the exchange does not happen. Condoms also prevent viruses and bacteria found in blood, semen and vaginal fluids from going into your body and that of your partner’s. The main rules when using a condom is to use it correctly and never use it twice. Dispose of it properly after.
Using Lubrication
Lubrication helps sex feel more enjoyable and comfortable. However, never use oil with latex. Using Vaseline, lotion, or other oil based substance on a condom will break it down and tear it. As much as possible, use a water based lubricant that you can purchase at supermarket or drugstores.Where to get protectionCondoms can be bought at local pharmacies, heath centers, and convenience stores. Some health organizations would even tie up with schools to develop sex education programs and give out condoms for free.The PilContraceptive injections and Birth control pills are only used to avoid pregnancies. You still have to use condoms when having sex to make sure you and your partner do not get sick. Better wrap it up and have safe sex so you can enjoy it better with a contented and calm mind.