Safer sex practices include having a frank discussion with any partners, having regular tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and using a condom for protection. These practices can help ...

Oral sex is often perceived as a safer alternative to penetrative intercourse, primarily because it eliminates the risk of pregnancy. However, it is important to understand that it still carries ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. If you want to protect yourself from intimacy transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies, safe intimacy is an important way to do ...