It goes without saying that you should always practice safe sex, however just be aware that not everyone you meet is going to share the same views and / or knowledge
about safe sex as you do.
Not exact matches
They surely know
about safe sex, for
as Magic Johnson and others have pointed out, one of the side benefits of his announcement is the public attention now given to the use of condoms.
Your pediatrician will also likely discuss other important topics, such
as how your child is doing in school and he or she will do counseling
about nutrition, safety, injury prevention, avoiding using drugs, depression, alcohol and cigarettes, puberty and
sex education, and being
safe on the Internet.
If they're older and perhaps not
as aware of
safe -
sex practices, however, they have a greater risk of getting an STD and HIV;
about 15 percent of all new HIV cases are occurring among those over 50, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
«This is important because there's a robust body of research showing that the ability to talk
about sexual health with a partner, such
as a willingness to talk
about condoms, is one of the strongest predictors of whether a couple will engage in
safer sex,» says Laura Widman, lead author of a paper describing the work and an assistant professor of psychology at NC State.
In light of these findings, Plan UK is calling for greater support for teachers to prevent incidents of unwanted sexual contact,
as well
as high - quality statutory
sex and relationships education to teach young people
about issues of consent and healthy relationships, and ensuring bullying policies address gender and sexual violence, providing a
safe environment for pupils to report concerns.
Having discussion
about what is essential and the skillfulness that's required to be a
Safe Driver, ought to begin way before your teen is all set to drive; and it should have the equivalent - if not higher - rank of significance,
as any discussion
about sex, drugs and alcohol do.
NEW YORK —
As part of National HIV Testing Day (June 27), Planned Parenthood Federation of America is urging women, men, and young people to take charge of their health by learning how to practice
safer sex, getting educated
about the risks of HIV and scheduling an HIV test.
Planned Parenthood health centers provide STD testing and treatment, HPV vaccination,
as well
as condoms and information
about safer sex.
The Action Fund's primary purpose is educating voters
about public policies that impact reproductive health care and rights — such
as adequate funding for family planning services, access to
safe and affordable abortion, the promotion of medically - accurate, age - appropriate
sex education for our youth, increased access to emergency contraception and confidential health services for minors.
Once you start feeling emotionally
safer with your partner, talking
about in - laws, money,
sex, or kids will not be
as threatening.
For example, talk
about issues such
as drink spiking or
safe sex.