Preventions & Safeguards |
How can you prevent yourself from contracting Gonorrhea? |
THE BEST WAY TO AVOID GONORRHEA IS TO APPROACH SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER!
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBLE RELATIONSHIP PRACTICES INCLUDE:
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBLE RELATIONSHIP PRACTICES INCLUDE:
The use of barriers during sexual activity - most commonly, male condoms. Female condoms are becoming more and more effective. Cervical blocking devices such as cervical caps, while effective birth control methods, will not always protect against STI's.
Knowing the intentions and sexual history (to a certain extent) of your partner. If you cannot openly ask these types of questions, you are most likely not emotionally or mentally ready to engage in sexual activity with that person.
Avoid multiple sexual partners.
Get tested for STI's yourself and ask your partner to get tested if they have not yet been!
The only surefire way to avoid gonorrhea is to completely abstain from sexual intercourse and sexual contact.
Knowing the intentions and sexual history (to a certain extent) of your partner. If you cannot openly ask these types of questions, you are most likely not emotionally or mentally ready to engage in sexual activity with that person.
Avoid multiple sexual partners.
Get tested for STI's yourself and ask your partner to get tested if they have not yet been!
The only surefire way to avoid gonorrhea is to completely abstain from sexual intercourse and sexual contact.