Safe Sex
Safe sex. Think first not later!
If you are considering having sex with a new partner, safe sex must be a major consideration. You will not know your new partners sexual history. STD's are on the increase, more and more people are having unprotected sex, and the 18 to 20 somethings give little or no thought to the idea of safe sex.
Condoms serve several purposes, firstly they protect you from STD's. And secondly they offer good protection against conception. The idea of having safe sex puts many people off due to a myth that it spoils penetration, condoms are now available which are ultra-sensitive, some even contain spermicides which give you even more protection against pregnancy.
Sex with strangers (swinging or doging) or one night stands carry the highest risk of infection. Consenting adults can do as they please, but dont be foolish enough to think every one you have sex with, will be infection free. It doesn't have to aids that you catch, many STD's are out there and any one of them could infect you.
Practise safe sex with a new partner until the relationship is stable. Once the relationship is in place, consider your options. You could both get tested, or you could consider sleeping together and having unprotected sex, once your satisfied your with a honest trustworthy partner.
The chances of contracting Aids should not drive you away from having a sexual relationship, it just requires a sensible approach untill you get to know your partner.
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