Effective Ways to Avoid UTIs and STDs Every Sexually Active Women Should Know ...

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Sexually transmitted diseases and urinary tract infections are preventable, as long as you know the proper way to care for your body. While UTIs can be cleared up with medication, they can be painful and extremely irritating. Meanwhile, there are certain STDs that can't be cured, which means that you'll have them for your entire life. Since you don't want to make your life more difficult than it already is, here are a few precautions you can take to avoid UTIs and STDs:

1. Pee after Having Sex

UTIs can be caused by the wrong type of bacteria entering your urethra. If you don't pee after having sex, then it can be easy for that bacteria to enter the wrong area of your body. However, going to the bathroom will get rid of the harmful bacteria and protect you from pesky UTIs. Just make sure that you always wipe from front to back, because the opposite way can be dangerous to your health.

2. Wear Protection during Sex

Don't assume that you're safe, just because you're on birth control. While the pill protects you from becoming pregnant, it does nothing to stop you from catching STDs. That's why you always need to use additional protection, like condoms.

3. Ask Your Partners to Get Tested

When it comes to sex, you don't want to take any chances. If your partner has been sexually active in the past, ask them to get tested for STDs. They might be infected and not even realize it, because some symptoms are so subtle or completely invisible to the naked eye. It's in both of your best interests to get tested before engaging in any intimate activities.

4. Avoid Touching Both Places at Once

This is going to sound gross, but it's necessary information. Since urinary tract infections can be caused by bacteria from your anus being spread to your urethra, you shouldn't let your partner touch one hole in your body and then the other. If they're going to do so, they need to wash their hands in between each adventure. Otherwise, a UTI is imminent.

5. Use a Dental Dam

Oral sex can be just as dangerous as vaginal sex. That means you should still use protection when engaging in it, because you don't want to end up with an STD. While a condom won't help you during oral sex, a dental dam certainly will.

6. Wash up before Having Sex

Make sure that both your hands and your partner's hands are clean before they touch you down below. You don't want dangerous germs to enter your body in such a risky place. If they do, then you could end up suffering for a few weeks.

7. Choose to Remain Abstinent

You probably don't want to hear this, but abstinence is the only surefire way to avoid STDs. However, you can always catch a UTI, whether you're sexually active or not. To avoid them, drink as much water as you can, avoid tight underwear, and empty your bladder frequently.

UTIs and STDs are entirely preventable, so don't make any mistakes that could cause you to catch them. As long as you follow the tips on this list, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. What other tips do you have for women who wish to avoid STDs and UTIs?

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"While using condoms is the absolute best way to prevent STDs if you’re going to be sexually active, it’s not a 100% guarantee. Using condoms is “safer sex” instead of “safe sex.” Infections like herpes and HPV, which are spread by skin-to-skin contact, may live on areas condoms don’t provide a barrier against (your scrotum, thighs, or buttocks, for example). Lambskin/animal skin condoms only provide pregnancy protection and DO NOT protect against STDs. Condoms that protect against both STDs and pregnancy are made from latex, or types of latex-free soft plastics like polyurethane, polyisoprene, and nitrile."

Thanks for the information I will follow it

8.Dont have a one night stand cuz you don't know the guy 9. Don't spread your legs to any dick ,harry and Tom

Abstinence :)

Protection doesn't necessarily keep STDs away. Especially if you're going for oral. I agree with abstinence, Skylar!

Thanks for sharing it.🙋🏻🌸

Yes do ask them to have a test but some men are like a so use protection anyway if you have no intention of getting pregnant or getting an std.

Can't agree more with number 1. ALWAYS pee after sex. I use to get urinary tract infections all the time and since the doctor told me to do this I haven't had any problems in over 2 yrs. even if your tired afterwards and want to lay and enjoy it make sure you pee!! Lol

I got this excerpt from a planned parenthood site, i think it's from their tumbler, but not sure

What's a dental dam point 4 was amusing

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