How Sex Affects Your Health

Ensure Your Sexual Health

Safe sexual health includes avoiding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and preventing unplanned pregnancy. It is important to be open and honest with your sexual partner and to take steps to ensure safe sexual practices. There are a wide variety of contraceptives that will help prevent pregnancy, however condoms are the only method that is also effective at preventing the spread of STDs.

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March 31, 2014

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July 1, 2014