Safe Sex Basic Guide

It has never been more important to practise safe sex.

Unprotected sex with a new partner, as well as with partners you think you know well, can not only lead to an unwanted pregnancy, but also sexually transmitted infections, including Venereal Disease and AIDS.

There are high risk sexual activities & lower risk sexual activites. It's always better to stay lower than higher risk as far as safe sex is concerned....

High-risk sexual activities
-Vaginal intercourse without a condom.

-Anal intercourse with or without a condom.

-Oral sex.

-Any sexual activity that causes bleeding - either accidentally or on purpose, such as scratching, for instance.

-Sharing sex aids.

-Inserting fingers into the vagina or anus.

When making love it is essential that you always use a condom. Carry a pack with you and make sure they are easy to reach when lovemaking begins.

Put the condom on right at the start of foreplay as the small amount of liquid released from the opening at the tip of the penis, sometimes long before ejaculation, can contain sperm or infection.

It's a sign of respect for your partner that you are willing to use a condom. Never give in to suggestions that you have sex without a condom.


Lower Risk Sexual activities
-Vaginal sexual intercourse, using a condom. Condoms can break or tear and are not 100% reliable. If you are uncertain about having sex, wait until you feel more confident.

-Love bites. Love bites can cause blood to seep into a partner's mouth, passing infection if there are abrasions in a partner's gums.

-Mouth to mouth kissing, especially if either partner has cuts in the mouth or bleeding gums.

- Oral sex using a condom. If you receive oral sex, always use a condom. Fruit flavoured condoms can make this a more pleasant, and fun, experience. If you give oral sex, use a barrier, placed over the vulva, to prevent infection.