Sexual Health
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The first step in all sexual activity is CONSENT. Consent is ENTHUSIASTIC!, On Going, and Safe.
More information on consent can be found here: https://www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent
Consent:
Should be freely given
Clearly communicated
Ongoing
Check-ins - ask "is this still okay"
Enthusiastic
Get consent each and every time.
STD Testing Site Locator: https://gettested.cdc.gov/
STD's (also referred to as STI's) can be transmitted by vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
Anyone who is sexually active can get an STD.
Using condoms, or other barrier methods such as dental dams, can help prevent STD's.
TWU Student Health Services can do STD testing for students.
We also partner with Denton County Public Health for FREE STD Testing dates.
External Condoms:
Condoms can help prevent pregnancy &/or STD's when used consistently & correctly.
Condoms can help prevent pregnancy &/or STD's when used consistently & correctly.
Condom Checklist:
Check to make sure condom is in date
Make sure condom wrapper doesn't have any holes
Carefully rip condom wrapper open
Make sure to roll on the correct way - if you don't, throw that condom away and get a new one.
Latex-free options, such as polyurethane condoms are available for anyone with a latex allergy.
Made of nitrile (latex-free option)
Can be inserted before sexual activity (recommended not to exceed 8 hours)
*Do not use if you use the Ring for birth control.
For more benefits, including effective rates visit: https://www.bedsider.org/methods/internal_condom
FAQ's About FC2:
https://fc2.us.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Barrier Methods for oral sex:
It's important to use barrier methods such as a flavored condom or dental dam for oral sex.
If you are allergic to latex, you can take a latex free (polyurethane) condom and follow these steps:
Cut off the tip of condom
Cut off bottom of condom
Cut down one side of condom
Lay flat over vaginal opening or anus
For more information on HIV, please visit our page: HIV
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