Safe sex at any age

The man who is divorced or widowed, must know about the dangers in his quest for a new partner. In younger lovers fear of unwanted pregnancy. Now the main threat to have sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV infection.

To infect only one unprotected sexual contact. You can pick up anything: herpes virus, genital warts (they are incurable), or HIV, which causes AIDS. Age does not protect from these diseases. Additional risk factors:

* Having more than one sexual partner
* Sex without a condom
* Casual sex
* The human body (women infected with STDs twice as likely as men)
* Weakened immune system.

"Older" means "wise"

Previously it was believed that sexual past - a private business person. Today, asking about it a must. After all, you can not on the eyes to determine your potential partner suffers STDs or not. Talking about the past helps to understand if he has a tendency to promiscuous.

Do not hesitate to ask your doctor about diseases, sexually transmitted infections and measures to prevent them. The doctor can not address this issue, if you do not lift it yourself. According to statistics, people of middle-aged and older know about STDs is less than the young.

Condoms - the best way to prevent STDs (not including sexual abstinence). Use them, even if you no longer need to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy. Lesbians can be infected with sexually transmitted diseases through biological fluids partner, so that they too should take care of sexually transmitted diseases.

At any age, sex should be safe

Indulge in sexual satisfaction because of fear of infection! Just observe the precautions:

* Be cautious when choosing a partner, with whom he maintained a trust relationship.
* Discuss past sexual experience, even if you feel somewhat uneasy.
o Did your partner (partner), blood transfusion or injection syringe with a needle neodnorazovoy?
o Has your partner has unprotected sex? Does he (she) of past sexual behavior of their partners?
o Sat for whether your partner is a blood test for HIV infection? Have him (her) sexually transmitted diseases?
* If any (vaginal, oral, anal) sexual intercourse, use a condom. If you or your partner are allergic to latex, buy polyurethane condoms.
* Use water-based lubricants, as well as petroleum jelly and cream for children could reduce the protective properties of condoms.
* Avoid contact with body fluids partner through sexual contacts between women use a latex barrier or female condom.
* Do not use common sex toys. If you are still doing so, pre-wash them in hot water with soap.

In STDs do not have sexual relations until such time as you and your partner will not pass a full course of treatment. If the disease is incurable, consult with your doctor how best to protect his partner.
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