In this article
- How Does Menopause Affect Sex Drive?
- Does Menopause Lower Sex Drive in all Women?
- What Can I Do to Treat Vaginal Dryness During Menopause?
- How Can I Improve My Sex Drive During and After Menopause?
- How Can I Improve Intimacy With My Partner?
- Do I Still Have to Worry About Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
- How Can I Protect Myself From STDs?
How Can I Protect Myself From STDs?
Take some basic steps to help protect yourself from STDs:
- Not having sex is the only sure way to prevent STDs.
- Use a latex condom every time you have sex.
- Limit your number of sexual partners. The more partners you have, the more likely you are to catch an STD.
- Practice monogamy. This means having sex with only one person. That person must also have sex with only you to lower your risk.
- Choose your sex partners with care. Don't have sex with someone who you suspect might have an STD.
- Get checked for STDs. Don't risk giving the infection to someone else.
- Ask a potential sex partner to be checked for STDs. Symptoms of STDs may not be visible or even cause any symptoms for your partner.
- If you have more than one sex partner, always use a condom.
- Don't use alcohol or drugs before you have sex. You may be less likely to practice safe sex if you're drunk or high.
- Know the symptoms of STDs.