Let's be clear: You cannot tell who has an STD just by looking. In fact, by age 25, half of you people reading this will have an STD, if you're having sex. (Oh, and bust out the diapers! One out of three of you young ladies will be pregnant by age 20—mostly by accident.)
What does this mean for you (yup, you again!), with your eye on that hottie by the dance floor? It means IYSL! It's up to you to protect yourself (and your partner) by always using latex condoms when you have sex. Why? Only condoms can protect you from pregnancy and STDs, if you use them correctly every time you have sex.
Feeling nervous about asking? Read our cheat sheet on how to get the conversation going. Worried about getting pregnant (or that you might already be)? You're not alone. Think you aren't at risk for STDs? Think again. Find out what to do.
Got condoms? We hope so. Why? They’re like a two-for-one deal: excellent protection against unintended pregnancy and STDs! Every night can be like a holiday—without the ugly sweaters and family drama. How-when-where-to...? We have answers. Sweet. Let me read them...
They’re heeere... in fact, they’re everywhere. By the time you’re 25, you have a 1 in 2 chance of having gotten an STD (sexually transmitted disease) if you’ve had sex.
Bad news: You can’t tell by looking b/c most have no symptoms.
Good news: Most STDs are curable & all are treatable! And talking about them isn’t a big deal as long as you’ve got the facts. So... here they are!
When it comes to preventing pregnancy and STDs, It’s YOUR (Sex) Life has the low down on What Works and What Doesn’t .
