SAFER SEX
Safer sex is all about protecting yourself and your sexual partner(s) from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). An STI is an infection that can be passed from one person to another during sexual activities.
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There is often a lot of stigma and taboo surrounding STIs, but being diagnosed with an STI is common, often manageable, and definitely nothing to be embarrassed about or ashamed of. It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve had sex, how many sexual partners you’ve had, or who you’ve had sex with, anyone who is sexually active can get an STI. In fact, did you know that in 2019, there were 468,342 diagnoses of STIs made in England? The best way to prevent and manage STIs is by having open conversations about them with our sexual partners, friends and family. But we can only start doing that if we shake off any stigma and shame we might feel around STIs. So have a quick shake, and let’s get learning!
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LET’S TAL (SAFER) S
