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Tips for Safer Sex

These resources will help you make sex safer and enjoyable.

Before You Have Unprotected Sex

Before you have unsafe sex you should look at these facts about safer sex.

Do you have a condom? - Condoms - Safer Sex

Our STD Guide Elizabeth Boskey provides some tips on condoms and how to be prepared for safer sex.

How Safe is Oral Sex?

Does oral sex carry a risk of HIV transmission? You may be surprised by the answer. Take a look at this feature.

How to Turn a Latex Glove into a Safer Sex Barrier

Lesbians are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS. Lesbian Life Guide shows us how a latex glove can be used to protect yourself and your partner during oral sex.

Making Safe Sexual Choices

Many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are out there, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV/AIDS. Considering that 15.3 million new cases of STDs are diagnosed each year, it is extremely important for you and your partner to protect yourselves.

Performing Safer Oral Sex

Oral sex can be safe if performed using a few precautions. How to perform safer oral sex.

Safer Sex Tips for Lesbians

Safer sex for lesbians and bisexual women is a way to protect yourself from contracting or transmitting sexually transmitted diseases. Lesbian Life Guide Kathy Belge provides you with excellent choices that will keep you safe.

Staying Safe When Romance Blooms

The keys to staying safe when romance blooms is knowledge of safer sex techniques, tools, and methods.

Teen Safer Sex Tip...How to Say "No".

It's not always easy to say no. This teen tip will help you say the right things at the right time.
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