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How many STIs do each of these sex acts expose you to?
Vaginal
Sex
Oral Sex
Anal Sex
Kissing
Touching
Rimming
Fingering & Fisting
Using Sex Toys and Accessories
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Vaginal Sex exposes you to ALL STIs. Because
- one genital is inside the other
- there is an exchange of body fluids like semen and discharge
It is always important to use protection, even if you or your partner is a virgin.
condom, female
condom, skip it
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Oral Sex exposes you to MANY STIs. Because
- some STIs can live in saliva and other body fluids
- some STIs can be transmitted through cuts and sores in your mouth
dental
dam, condom, skip it
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Anal Sex exposes you to ALL STIs. Because
- one person's genitals enters the other person's body
- there is an exchange of body fluids like semen
- the skin inside the anus is very delicate and sensitive
Use lots of lube to avoid any small tears of the skin.
condom, skip it
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Kissing exposes you to JUST A FEW STIs. Because
- some STIs can live in saliva
- some STIs can be transmitted through cuts and sores in your mouth
skip it
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Touching exposes you to JUST A FEW STIs. Because
- some STIs produce bumps, rashes or puss on the outside of the body
- you can usually catch these STIs by touching that area and then touching yourself
condom, dental dam, female condom, gloves, skip it
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Rimming exposes you to MANY STIs. Because
- some STIs can live in saliva and other body fluids
- some STIs can be transmitted through cuts and sores in your mouth
Remember that there are sometimes additional bacteria around the anus that could make you sick.
dental dam, skip it
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Fingering or Fisting exposes you to JUST A FEW STIs. Because
- some STIs can be transmitted through cuts and sores on your hands
gloves, female condom, skip it
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Using Sex Toys and Accessories exposes you to JUST A FEW STIs. Because
- risk increases when toys are shared or not cleaned -- make sure you clean them between each use
- For cleaning tips go to Sex Toys
condom, skip it.
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