World Aids Day 2022: 6 Best ways to enjoy safe sex with your partner
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: November 30, 2022 06:08 PM2022-11-30T18:08:13+5:302022-11-30T18:08:13+5:30
Next 
World AIDS Day which is observed every year on December 1. The initiative aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS among the global population. On this day awareness is spread about the condition and methods of prevention, treatment and care are shared around the world.
It is extremely important to practice safe sex to avoid getting sexually transmitted diseases like herpes, chlamydia and gonorrhea. Condoms are the best way to practice safe sex, but they don’t rule out the possibility of getting infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to cervical cancer.
The best way to find out if you have an infection is to get yourself tested, because most of the times the symptoms aren’t recognisable. Precaution is better than cure, but most of the infections if caught early are treatable.
Condoms, contraceptive pills, intra-uterine devices (IUDs), cervical rings, patches, etc, are all examples of contraceptive methods. There is none which is better than the other, choose the one that works best for you based on your needs. and when you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can speak with you gynaecologist on how and when to stop using your contraceptives and figure out the safest time to start trying to conceive.
Your youth is when you explore your sexual identity, so it is best to discuss your issues and get your questions answered, whether it’s about transgender, lesbian, or bisexual health issues, it is best to talk with your doctor or a psychologist.
Sexual hygiene is important too when it comes to safe sex practices. Women must wash their private parts from front to back. Similarly, men must pay attention to washing under the foreskin. Being clean, washing hands before having sex, oral hygiene, managing body odour, passing urine before and after sex are all ways of avoiding embarrassment.
Being physically active improves sex drive. Some aerobic exercise everyday tones the body and avoids lethargy and greatly improves libido. Eating light and healthy early in the evening without indulging in spicy, greasy and heavy foods also goes a long way in making sex enjoyable.
Many couples may find sex rather monotonous. It then loses its excitement. Try to make it interesting by playing games, trying new positions, connecting emotionally in different ways, playing a certain kind of music or changing the surroundings or the place.
It is important to reach out to specialists if there are issues surrounding sex such as difficulty, pain, lack of interest, vaginal dryness, erection problems and even advice about contraception, sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy.
The most secure way is to limit the number of sexual partners you take on.