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Please provide some do's and don'ts on having safe sex.

34 doctors weighed in across 19 answers
Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Promiscuity: Promiscuity invites diseases, some that last forever! always have condoms to use!

Answered 3/9/2014

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Never: Never use oil-based lubricants (petroleum jelly, mineral oil) for condoms b/c they weaken the latex!

Answered 3/26/2014

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Prevent: Prevent transmission of herpes to your partner by taking daily valacyclovir.

Answered 3/26/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do visit your local county health department for concise and reliable information about STDs.

Answered 4/8/2016

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Any: Any unprotected sex with a stranger puts you at risk for serious or life-threatening disease.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Do:: Do: talk to your partner before having sex Don't: skip the small talk.

Answered 5/31/2014

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Do:: Do: use condoms Don't: expect your partner to provide them.

Answered 5/31/2014

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Do:: Do: know the HIV status of your partner Don't: presume it's negative.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Do: Do use condoms, carry condoms, ask ur doc 4 condoms. dont with anyone who refuses 2 use condoms.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. James Lin answered

Practicing: Practicing safe sex should be the personal and social duty of life.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do always use condoms. Don't think your partner is responsible for protection. Do be safe always!

Answered 10/5/2015

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: So use a major contraceptive method but don't rely only on that. Use also condoms.

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Erin Robertson answered

Specializes in General Practice

If: If you change sex partners, get a new Pap smear. Ask for the Gardasil immunization.

Answered 6/28/2020

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Ignore: Always know who you have sex with. It is never save to have intercourse with someone you don't know.

Answered 1/15/2015

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Ignore: Assume a new partner has a STD despite what they say. Always use a latex condom when having sex.

Answered 1/22/2015

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Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Avoid oral sex with unknown persons. Wear condoms when possible. Take HPV vaccine if 12 or older.

Answered 2/3/2015

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: DO wear condoms regularly and don't have multiple sexual partners.

Answered 3/14/2015

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: DO ask your partner if they've been tested for STDs DON'T have sex without a condom.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Don't have sex with strangers.Always use condoms for protection against unwanted pregnancies and std.

Answered 4/17/2016

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