Q: Who advices about safe sex?
A: A general physician or an internist or a family physician.
Q: Will a condom guarantee total protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STD)?
A: No. No condom can give a 100% guarantee against STDs. Most health experts believe that the risk of contracting STDs will be greatly reduced if a condom is used properly.
Q: How do I choose the right kind of condoms to prevent STDs?
A: Always read the label carefully. The label should say that the condoms are to prevent STDs. Certain condoms such as Novelty condoms are for sexual stimulation only.
Use latex (rubber) condoms only. Tests have shown that latex condoms can act as a barrier against transmission of infectious disease germs. Lambskin (natural) condoms are ineffective in preventing infection.
Q: What if my partner refuses to get medically tested for STDs before we get into a sexual relationship?
A: Do not have sex with anyone you are not sure about. Better to be safe than sorry.
Q: If I have had casual sex with an unknown person at a wild party how will I know if I have or haven’t contracted a sexually transmitted disease?
A: See a doctor the very next morning. Most STD germs will be dormant for even six months before the disease symptoms appear.
