FN 203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Sexual Partner, Condom, Herpes Labialis
8 Nov 2016
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Chapter 11 - lowering your risk of sexually transmitted infections. Multiple partners or a partner who has had more than one partner. Failure of a partner to be notified and treated. Direct sexual contact with someone"s sti symptoms. Contact with infected semen, vaginal fluids, blood and other body fluids. Mutually faithful sexually relationship with just one healthy partner is the safest option. *the odds of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection in your lifetime are one in four. Women are more likely to get an infection than men. More mucosal membranes exposed to trauma during sex. Symptoms are silent, so you might not know if you are infected. Ask for testing or it won"t be done. Less likely to avoid error if partner is involved in protection. After exposure, urinate and wash genitals with antibacterial soap. Use a new condom every time you engage in intercourse. Hpv: is the most common sexually transmitted infection.
