To protect yourself from contracting a sexually transmitted disease(STD), here are a few preventive measures to protect yourself from sexual disease
- Use a condom during intercourse .
- Limit your sexual partners and Choose your sex partner carefully.
- Get yourself checked for STDs, you could be the one transmitting the disease too.
- Do not drink alcohol before intercourse as you are less likely to use a condom.
- Be well informed about sexually transmitted diseases and keep checking for symptoms.
- Wash thoroughly before and after having intercourse.
- Avoid sharing underclothing, toothbrushes or towels.
- Injecting drugs through needle sharing may result in serious infections.
- Get vaccinated for diseases like hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Papillomavirus (HPV).
If you think you have contracted a Sexually Transmitted Disease Schedule an appointment with Dr. Rai at the earliest.