What are some important facts that are usually looked over when it comes to safe sex?

Question

Not the common sense stuff, like use a condom everytime.

Something different.

Things like using water based lubes instead of oil based and flavored condoms are weaker than regular ones.

Stuff like that, that everyone wouldn't know.

And this is just for assurance, so don't get you panties(or boxers) in a bunch, and start preaching about me being too young, cause I'm not having sex and I don't really plan to(not that it is your concern anywho). Even If I was, when I make my mind up, it's made, so it wouldn't work. And don't even try to tell me I shouldn't be thinking about sex because for one, my mind is the only place where I have real control and privacy, so don't you dare think you will tell me what I should think about and two, if I didn't think about it, I wouldn't know what I know about safety. But yeah, It is for future reference, just in case.

Thanks in advance and have a good day(or night, depending on your location).

:o)

Answer 1

if you are taking birth control pills and start taking any kind of antibiotics for any reason always use a condom because the antibiotic cause the birth control to not work. so use a condom from the day you start taking antibiotic to 7 days after you stop taking them. that way your body has enough time to get used to them again and for them to start working. good luck♥♥♥

Answer 2

A (not so) brief primer.

The number #1 thing about not just birth control, bust most of life. PEOPLE JUST DON'T READ INSTRUCTIONS. They don't read the patient insert that comes with their medication or birth control method, they don't know the side effects, they don't understand the risks. And often they just don't know how to use it properly. You know the joke about the women who gets pregnant and says "But doc I put contraceptive jelly on my toast every morning" –that really DOES happen.

Also, in general, if you are going to get an injection. DEMAND a copy of the patient information. Read it and understand it BEFORE you get the injection. DEMAND that the injection be drawn in front you. Verify that the DIN (drug identification number) on the vile matches that of the insert you have in your hand. If the insert doesn't have a DIN then verify the name AND dosage. Record the lot # from the vile on the patient insert, take the insert home and file it somewhere safe. So you know where it is if you have questions about what you are on AND in case there is a recall or you have a drug reaction.

People know what some methods of birth control are but they are rarely aware of the drawbacks of each method. Like spermicides can increase the chances of catching certain STIs because of irritation. Or that diaphragms/cervical caps may increase the risks or UTIs. I could go into the pros and cons of all methods but this is long enough already and that information is readily available.

Seriously read the Depo-provera patient insert. I have many times and I honestly can't believe people use that method. http://www.pfizer.com/pfizer/download/ppi_depo_provera_contraceptive.pdf

Oral sex: oral sex can spread pretty much any form of STI, yes the risk *may* be lower but that doesn't mean there is no need to use protection. For giving a male oral sex that means condoms, flavoured -no spermicide. For preforming oral sex on a female the best thing is actually something called a dental dam, and believe it or not you can get these at most pharmacies, you can also get them from Planned Parenthood. Second best is a female condom. Third is a plain (flavoured) condom cut open and spread over the genitals.

Lea's Shield. This is like a diaphragm but doesn't require fitting by a doctor. In Canada it is available without a prescription. In the US as far as I know it is not. That's sad because it really is a great method to combine with condoms. But if in the US it is not available without a prescription I really can't recommend it over diaphragms or cervical caps, you just have to assess your own situation.

Emergency contraception -everyone knows about "Plan B" what people don't know is that it is only 75-85% effective that isn't great. Another thing people don't know is that there is a more effective option. You can have an IUD put in up to 5 days after unprotected sex and it is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. It can be left in (for 3-10 years depending on the kind) or it can be taken out after the next menstruation. However in most locations Plan B is available over the counter without a prescription for those over the age of majority. So it does have that plus. However hormonal IUDs have many less complications than the older copper IUDs that you have probably heard stories about.

People are also rarely aware of the true failure rates of most forms of birth control. All birth control has a failure rate. You should really always use TWO forms of birth control. But no that doesn't always mean hormonal birth control (pills, patch, whatever). You can use a condom and spermicidal sponge or foam (don't use spermicidal condoms then, just plain). And a guy can carry condoms and spermicidal sponge just like a chick can carry condoms even though she can't "use them".

Failure rates, most people don't understand the failure rates listed on birth control. Let's take the male condom. Its "perfect use" failure rate is 2% this is probably what you see on most packages (haven't seen a pack in awhile). The perfect use failure rate is pretty much useless info unless you live in a lab. The typical use failure rate is 10-18%. But what does that really mean? That means that of each 100 women who use condoms as their only method of birth control for one year 10-18 women will become pregnant. Let that sink in for a minute.

And for the teen pregnancy rate: look at this math:
100 female teens decided to be sexually active in grade 9 and only use condoms, by the end of that year (actual year not school year) let's say 12 get pregnant (and that's pretty generous as usually teens have the higher rates)
At the start of grade 10 another 12 girls decide to have sex, so we are back up to 100 girls. 12 get pregnant again that year.
Repeat for grades 11 and 12.
In 4 years of highschool 48/148 sexually active teen girls have gotten pregnant using condoms properly. That's a lot. Even assuming that 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. That's 36. That's 24%.

Behavioural methods of birth control -people particularly teens are constantly told that these "don't work". The truth is when used properly (ie you have to follow the rules just like any other method of birth control) they are fairly effective. Particularly when you compare them to other methods. Do I recommend these as a sole method of birth control for most people? NO because they don't protect against disease and they require trust between partners which a lot of people *shouldn't* have even if they think they can. But if you combine them with other methods then they make the overall birth control situation more effective.

Answer 3

If you are planning on having sex, I applaud you for wanting to do it as safe as possible. These are the ones that I can think of and haven't been mentioned yet.

-many drugs interact with birth controls pills and can make them useless
- with many forms of birth control, there is a period of time in the beginning when other forms must be used.
- urinating after sex can prevent a Urinary tract infection
- For those that have anal sex, do not have vaginal sex after without washing. It can cause a nasty infection.
- STD's can be transmitted during oral sex
- Kissing can transmit Meningitis

Answer 4

-condoms are only 97% effective
-you can get an STD through oral sex as well as intercourse
-condoms come in different sizes..
-there are things called girl condoms, and diaphrams... so the guy doesnt always have to get them
-peeing after sex reduces the chances of yeast infections caused by bacterias transfered
-you can have a good time without penetration...
-pulling out before ejaculation is smart, but pre-ejaculation can also cause pregnancy...

Answer 5

well how about the emotional bond that takes place between a women and a man and chances are you won't be marrying them and have to live with that for the rest of your life. The best way is not too. You'll respect yourself more in the long run and have a healthier happier life. Because there is no other safe measure or gurantee.

Answer 6

Well, doing it anally without a condom IS NOT safe!!! Although you probably already know that. You can easily get STDs that way, and sperm can also travel out of there and into the vagina.

Answer 7

Oral sex is not safe sex. Oral sex can transmit VD. Lots of people don't think of oral sex as sex, but it is. You may not be able to get pregnant, but you can get a lot of nasty diseases.

Answer 8

Don't drink grapefruit juice while on the pill.

Answer 9

Well... the safest sex is no sex at all.... abstinence... and if you dont feel like that well...
Condoms
The PILL
NOT PULL OUT....
TOYS!!!!! VIBRATORS can really stir things up...in good way :)...

sex can wait, MASTURBATE!!!... can be just as good.. :P
good luck

Answer 10

the one question i always answer on here:

Pre-ejaculate can get you pregnant, withdrawl method is not safe sex!!!