Preventing STDs
Don't have sex
Abstinence is the surest way to avoid getting an STD.
Be faithful
Have sex with only one other person whom you trust. Sexual fidelity with someone who is not infected means that
ou won’t get an STD from them and they won’t get one from you.
Use condoms
They aren’t 100% effective but, if you choose to have sex, latex condoms can be a very good protection against STDs.
Learn how to use condoms correctly and use a new one every time you have sex.
Don’t mix drugs and alcohol with sex
Getting drunk or high can affect your ability to make smart decisions about sex.
Have fewer partners
The more people you have sex with, the greater your chances of getting an STD. Go with new partners to get tested.
Don’t use IV street drugs, and never share needles.