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Safer sex is any type of sex that does not allow the blood, semen or fluid from the vagina of an infected partner to get inside the other partner’s body.

 

 

 

What are the safest types of sex?

• Kissing almost anywhere, as long as you don't have sores in your mouth.
  
  

• Touching almost anywhere, but make sure your fingers are clean.
  
  

• Masturbation, as long as you don't have sores on your fingers.
  
  
  

What are the RISKIEST types of sex?

• Straight sex into the vagina.
  
  

• Straight or gay sex into the anus, anal sex.
  
  

• Straight or gay sex into the mouth, oral sex.
  
  
  

How can I make riskier types of sex safer?

• Use a male or female condom and use it every time and perfectly.
  
  

• Don't do it if you know you have an infection.
  
  

• Don't do it if your doctor isn't sure whether you have an infection yet, when you are waiting for tests or results.
  
  

• Don't do it if your doctor has told you not to have risky sex yet, for example when you are having treatment.
  
  

• Don't do it if you have symptoms of an infection you haven't had 'checked out', including sores, rashes, pains, lumps and bumps.