The most reliable ways to avoid becoming infected with or transmitting STDs are: -- Abstain from sexual intercourse (i.e., oral, vaginal, or anal sex). -- Be in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner Latex male condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis.

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Sexual Disease Prevention

2. 1
Overview
The most reliable ways to avoid becoming infected
with or transmitting STDs are:
-- Abstain from sexual intercourse (i.e., oral,
vaginal, or anal sex).
-- Be in a long-term, mutually monogamous
relationship with an uninfected partner

3. 2
Overview
Latex male condoms, when used consistently and
correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of
chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis.

4. 3
Reducing Your Risk
All partners should get tested for HIV and other
STDs before initiating sexual intercourse. However,
if you decide to be sexually active with a partner
whose infection status is unknown or who is
infected with HIV or another STD, you can reduce
your risk of contracting an STD:

5. 4
Reducing Your Risk
Ask a new sex partner if he or she has an STD, has
been exposed to one, or has any unexplained
physical symptoms. Do not have unprotected sex if
your partner has signs or symptoms of STDs, such
as sores, rashes, or discharge from the genital
area. Many common STDs have no symptoms but
can still be transmitted to a sexual partner. If your
partner has had sexual relations with someone
else recently, he or she may have an STD, even if
there are no symptoms.

6. 5
Reducing Your Risk
Use a new condom for each act of insertive
intercourse. Correct and consistent use of latex
condoms and other barriers can reduce the risk of
transmission only when the infected area or site of
potential exposure is protected.

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Reducing Your Risk
Get regular checkups for STDs (even if you show no
symptoms), and be familiar with the common
symptoms. Most STDs are readily treated, and the
earlier treatment is sought and sex partners are
notified, the less likely the disease will do
irreparable damage.