what is safe sex?

Question

what is safe sex ? Is there any country where prostitution is made lawful ? If yes, why they are not afraid of sexual diseases like AIDS ?

Answer 1

Safe sex (also called safer sex or protected sex) is a set of practices that are designed to reduce the risk of infection during sexual intercourse to avoid developing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Conversely, unsafe sex refers to engaging in sexual intercourse without the use of any barrier contraception or other preventive measures against STDs.
Health tips to prevent STDs including HIV infection:
* Stay faithful to your partner, do not have multiple sex partners.
* Avoid sex with an infected person and commercial sex workers.
* Use a condom for barrier protection.
* Do not use needles and syringes.
Safer sex means reducing the number of sexual contacts and using condoms to help preventing infection with each contact.
There really is no such thing as "safe" sex. The only truly effective way to prevent STDs is abstinence. Sex in the context of a monogamous relationship wherein neither party is infected with a STD also is considered "safe." Most people think that kissing is a safe activity. Unfortunately, syphilis, herpes, and other infections can be contracted through this relatively simple and apparently harmless act. All other forms of sexual contact carry some risk. Condoms are commonly thought to protect against STDs. Condoms are useful in decreasing the spread of certain infections, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea; however, they do not fully protect against other infections such as genital herpes, genital warts, syphilis, and AIDS.

Answer 2

The only true safe sex is no sex.

There are places where prostitution is legal (and condoms are required), and the do have strict policies on testing for STD's, but since AIDS can take up to six months to show up on a test, there is still the possibility of transmission if you don't wear protection (even a slim possibility if you do).

Answer 3

Safe sex required CONDOMS for him AND BIRTH CONTROL for her
That is to keep both of you from acquiring a disease or a pregnancy.

Amsterdam and some counties in Nevada and other countries in the world have legal prostitution.

They are concerned about those things. But they have Doctor exams and tests on a regular basis for the women to keep them healthy.

I personally think the USA should have legal, controlled prostitution. In establishments with health examinations and testing and being taxed. What happens in the streets is frightening, at least it could be much healthier and supervised in terms of health.

It would allow for another revenue producing business. Like gambling spreading throughout the states.

Answer 4

There is no safe sex, only safer sex. Condoms give the illusion of safety, however, HPV and Herpes are passed through skin to skin contact in the "boxer short" area and a condom does not cover that area.

Many people carry STD's and don't know it because they have either no symptoms or mild symptoms.

Legalized sex workers are safer than unregulated sex workers - but they are a risk too - as is having sex with multiple partners.

You need to educate yourself on the FACTS about STD's, there are so many people passing false and/or judgemental information that it is the responsibility of each of us to go to respected resources to find out the truth.

I have included a couple of sites for statistics and one dating site that allows people to disclose if they have an STD (they can do this in confidence without "outing" themselves to everyone). Most STD's are either treatable and/or manageable - it is the stigma around them that can be the most painful to deal with. http://www.club462.com

Respect yourself, always use precautions - but get educated and when you make the CHOICE to participate in sexual activity - make sure it is an educated one.

Answer 5

True safe sex is the practive of abstinence. When using condoms, dental dams and other forms of protection, it's considered "safer sex" from having a form of unprotected sex.

Answer 6

Yes there are countries where prostitution is legal and that is because they are far too ignorant to realize the gravity of sexually transmitted diseases. Safe sex is a manner of engaging in sexual intercourse while avoiding STDs and also unwanted pregnancies. It is all about being responsible.

Answer 7

Safe sex basically means no sex at all. As the previous person said...........there is only safer sex!

Answer 8

safe sex is when condoms are used

Answer 9

There is safer sex, but there is no safe sex..

Answer 10

Hormonal Methods (women)
Birthcontrol
-it is 99% effective if used properly
-does not protect against STD's
-needs prescriptions
The Patch
-worn on tummy, butt, or arm
-99% effective
-doesn't prevent STD's
The Nuva Ring
-can be left in vagina for three weeks
-99% effective
-doesn't prevent STD's

Barrier Methods
Male condoms
-reduces pregnancy and STD's
-95% effective
-almost everyone can use one (males)
Female condoms
-95% effective
-prevents against STD's and pregnancy
-must be worn properly to work

Other forms forms of birth control
Sponge
-stops sperm from moving
-doesn't prevent STD's
Spermicide
-stops sperm from moving
-doesn't prevent STD's
Withdrawl
-pulling out of vagina before ejaculation
-least effective
-doesn't prevent STD's
Fertility Awareness
-tracking ovulation
-doesn't prevent STD's