Gynecologist Maria Filatova told what methods will help to effectively protect once morest sexually transmitted diseases.
According to her, the most reliable way to avoid infection is abstinence, that is, not having sex at all, transmits site of the newspaper “Sport-express”.
“This applies to any type of sex – anal, vaginal, oral,” the specialist emphasized. – But this option is not suitable for everyone, so you can at least reduce the number of sexual partners and make sure they are healthy.
Another safe, effective and recommended way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases is vaccination.
Filatova recalled that, for example, vaccination once morest the human papillomavirus “HPV” is recommended at the age of 11-26 years. At the same time, the doctor emphasized that vaccination following 26 years of age will bring less benefit, since most by this age have already been exposed to the virus.
Also, according to Filatova, the correct and consistent use of male latex condoms will help reduce the likelihood of transmission of infections.
For example, polyurethane condoms have a higher break rate than latex condoms, she noted. Condoms of natural origin (such as lamb intestine) are not recommended for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.
The gynecologist strongly recommends using condoms every time a person has anal, vaginal, or oral sex.
But the main thing is that mutual monogamy is likely to help prevent infection with sexual infections.
“It means that a person is only having sex with one person who is only having sex with you. Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner is one of the most reliable ways to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases. But both of you must be sure that you are not infected, ”Filatova summed up.
As previously reported by Free Press, dermatovenereologist Natalia Zhovtan said that bed linen should be changed regularly.
