is there other ways to protect urseself besides using condoms?
484761
Aside from total abstinence, there is no other proven method to prevent STDs besides condoms. Condoms work by blocking fluid exchange during sex and by covering some skin surfaces. Of course, the skin surfaces are not totally covered by the condom (the vulva , groin, thighs, scrotum, etc) are still exposed, so condoms only offer partial protection against herpes, HPV and syphilis (all spread via skin contact).\n\nWhat you can do to maximize your protection (if you choose to be sexually active) is to get tested every 6 months (more if you change partners often), use condoms everytime you have sex, even with long-term partners, practice mutual monogamy, and know how to communicate to your partner so you can ask the sensitive questions like, "When did you last get tested?" and so forth.
1043628
In the US there are police and they can arrest you if you get caught having sex in public. People in the US use condoms because it is a safe way to protect yourself from getting pregnant and getting diseases.
417762
its better to use condoms, its really embarrassing to ask the other person for an std test, it can even be useful for family planning:)
131501
I have no idea how to have "sefe" sex, but it has been rumored that abstinence is the best way to practice "safe" sex.  I prefer the condom method.
705655
1 a month\n2 no, always use a condom with birth control\n3 idk\n4 sometimes
1112964
11 years of faithful, monogamous, sex with my husband (woo-hoo!).  No condoms necessary.   I highly recommend it (though you'll have to get your own spouse and you'll need to have blood work done.  In some cases even married, faithful people have to use condoms because of past experiences).\n\nBut I agree, if you are going to take the risk outside marriage - while I don't recommend it - you should use a condom.  It's not 100% safe, but it's better than nothing.
1051270
DON'T MESS UP MY BODY'S SYSTEM\nJUST WEAR GOOD PROTECTION LIKE TAMPONS AND/OR PADS
212415
I think if you poke it through like every one says, that will work. Also remember you can't get a vacuum pregnant, so next time there is no need to use a condom. Unless your vacuum has aids.
49587
By having unprotected sex
48165
NOT SAFE!  You are still at risk of getting bodily fluids ingested.  ALWAYS use condoms.
799753
A condom is 99.98% effective in protecting you against std's.  They other contraceptive that beets the comdom is abstanance so it is all up to you.  Please though don't have sex without a comdom it is by far the stupid thing anybody could do,
333918
condoms are one of the best ways to protect against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy but remember that nothing is 100% guaranteed except to not have sex at all. Condoms are like 98.9% effective though so ya, they are pretty safe as long as you put them on right, make sure that you have the right sized condom because if it is too small it could tear and if it is to big it could slip off. Hope that this helps.
520482
protecting from what?
243291
Though condoms reduce the risk of infection, NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING is 100% safe.  If you decide to have a sexual relationship with your infected partner, be prepared for the potential consequences.  Good luck.
1160882
You can see your dr for a prescription.\nYou can use a cockring or double up on your condoms.\nYou can also use desensitizing gel.
869741
Yes... never can be too safe... wear a condom too. X
207837
what about a c*ck ring with a condom...it will help maintain erection but not rock hard.