STI Prevention and Protection
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) can be passed on through any type of sex including vaginal sex, anal sex, oral sex, rimming and mutual masturbation/fingering. Having regular STI check-ups and any treatment if needed can help you look after your own and your sexual partners' health and well-being. One of the best ways of preventing the transmission of STIs (along with unintended pregnancies) is the effective use of condoms. Find out more about male and female condoms and how to use them. Another method of preventing STI transmission is in using dental dams (small, thin, square pieces of latex) that are used for oral-vaginal or oral-anal sex. Originally used by dentists, dental dams are much like a latex condom but are used to prevent STIs by acting as a protective barrier between your mouth and the vagina or anus. How to Use a Dental Dam Step 1 Carefully remove the dam from the packaging making sure that you do not damage the dam. Inspect the dam for any holes or tears. Wet the vag…