Despite the educational awareness and the easy availability of protection, Sexually Transmitted Infections are spreading exponentially all across the globe. The reason for its quite increasing number is free sexual contact and no prevention.
As rightly said, prevention is always better than cure, so why not have a look how to prevent these rapidly increasing sexually transmitted diseases and what are the possible ways to treat it.
What is STI, Anyway?
Sexually Transmitted Infections or STIs are the infections that are spread by the sexual contact with the infected person. STI can cause severe damage to the health and even can cause the death of the person if left untreated. Apart from the physical downsides, the STI can cause embarrassment as well, that can offer low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. As a matter of fact, expect from the cold and flu, STIs are the most contagious infections in the United States and the United Kingdom, affecting both the men and women at the same time.
Regardless of the gender, the social level and the age, STI can affect any person at any stage of life, once he started sexual intercourse. Although there are a number of STIs that can be treated, however, some cannot.
How can STIs be Prevented?
In general, sexually transmitted infections are highly preventable. However, the only method guaranteed to prevent STIs is to avoid any kind of sexual contact with the infected people or at all, but it is not practical for most people. Still, there are things that can be done to limit the risk of exposure to infections, while enjoying the active sex life.
Here’s how.
#1: Limiting the Sex Partners:
The most common cause of spreading the STIs is having a number of sex partners. By limiting the number of sex partners, you will be less susceptible to the STIs and can enjoy the sex life to fullest.
#2: Practice Safe Sex:
Although this does not guarantee prevention, however, the chances of getting STI become limited. So always try to practice safe sex while you are doing it with a new partner. Use latex condoms while vaginal sex and use dental dams while practicing oral sex.
#3: Getting Tested:
Getting regularly tested along with your sex partners before any sexual ad intimate contact will help you to prevent STI. This will help you know that you both are STI free and can enjoy sex without any stress.
For more info, visit https://www.ukmeds.co.uk/treatments/sexual-health/genital-herpes-treatment/