Safer Sex

What is it? How safe is my sex? Safer sex means making sure that you do not get anyone else’s blood or semen in your body, as well as protecting your sex partner(s) while having sex.

Safer sex is not only a personal issue for each partner but should be a mutual agreement between both parties to make sex more enjoyable and interesting. Safer sex also entails deciding when and how sex should take place.

For facts on HIV go to the Know the Facts About HIV page.

Are you having the safest sex possible?
Find out how risky your sex is by looking at the list below…

High-risk sex

Anal sex without a condom
Sharing uncovered sex toys
Sharing drug injecting needles
Sharing razor blades or any other sharp tool that can pierce the skin
Water sports
Rimming

Moderate-risk sex

Oral sex performed on a man without a condom
Anal penetration with a condom ? always and correctly using condoms can significantly reduce your risk, but can’t eliminate it
Monogamy that includes open and honest conversation

Low-risk sex

Oral sex with a condom, and
French kissing

No-risk sex

Abstinence
Massaging
Hugging
Rubbing
Masturbation - alone or with your partner (only if no body fluids are shared)
Phone and cyber sex
Kissing
Role playing
Sex toys used only on self