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Safer Sex The practice of safer sex refers to the use of barriers (including condoms and dental dams) to reduce transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), e.g. HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, HPV (the virus that causes cervical cancer) and viral hepatitis. Specific guidelines include:
- Use of condoms and barriers for all penetrative acts including anal and vaginal intercourse as well as oral sex;
- S & M or rough sex which does not involve blood. When shaving, separate razors should be used. For piercing, use separate needles if possible. If not, soaking in bleach will reduce transmission of HIV, but is less clear for HCV.
- Sex toys should not be shared unless a new condom is used each time.
As intercourse is but one aspect of sexuality, there are a variety of techniques that are both pleasurable but pose no risk for disease transmission.
A Girl's Guide To Condoms
The American Social Health Association (ASHA): The ASHA is dedicated to stopping sexually transmitted diseases. It offers a variety of information and materials.
Ask Nurse Stat: Get answers to sexual risk exposures.
Enjoying Safer Sex
The New School of Erotic Touch: The excellent website founded by Joseph Kramer
FreeCondoms.com: Our goal is to help prevent the spread of STDs and unwanted pregnancies, and we are hoping to make condoms easier and cheaper for people to get. We want to spread the word of protection and keep an open forum with everything from a vote for our slogan to the complete history of the condom jokes, stories, quizzes, contests etc
Coalition for Positive Sexuality-Sex Ed for Your Head
Condomania Online: Condomania Online - the premiere safer sex site on the World Wide Web invites you to view over 100 condoms photographed fully inflated (so you can actually see what they look like), take a spin with the world's first personalized interactive condom search guide or catch up on the latest safer sex information and product reviews."
Condom Sense
gURL.com: Offers non-judgmental takes on life for adolescent girls age 14 and up.
Hot Sex Safely: This guide provides people of all genders, orientations, and preferences the information they need to perform a wide variety of sexual acts, safely, pleasurably, and comfortably.
Managing Desire: HIV Prevention Strategies for the 21st Century Resources for Test Counselors, Educators, and Outreach Workers from the Berkeley Free Clinic's HIV Prevention Services Collective.
The Safer Sex Page
SIECUS:The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS) is a national, nonprofit organization which affirms that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living. Incorporated in 1964, SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.
Abstinence
Healthy Love : What is Healthy Love? Questions & Answers on Practicing Abstinence
Why Wait for Sex?
Abstinence, Condoms, and Safe Sex - Sorting Out the Confusion
Self Loving (Masturbation)
Betty Dodson: The mother of self-loving and author of "Sex for One."
Bianca's Good Vibration Masturbation Guide
Jack In World: Dedicated to former US Surgeon General Joyceln Elders, this is the "ultimate male masturbation resource."
Sex Workers
Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation
Prostitutes Education Network