Information on sexually transmitted infections and ways to practice safer sex.
Telling someone "I have an STD" can seem really hard. But not telling can lead to a lot more problems down the road.
Safe sex is a little more than just using a condom or abstaining. Here are few more things gay teens need to know about safe sex.
Gay sex does not make STDs more likely, engaging in risky behavior does.
Hand jobs are also know as mutual masturbation. They refer to sexually stimulating someone's penis or vulva by hand. This is generally considered a safer sex practice, but as with anything that can put you into contact with another person's genitals or body fluids, it pays to take some precautions.
Can lesbians get STDs? The answer is, yes.
Teens often want to know if AIDS can be passed through kissing. In general, the answer is no.
Despite what some people think, you can get an STD from oral sex.
Oral sex is a risk for HIV. But as new research shows, it is not nearly as risky as other sex acts.
Simple instructions for getting tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Even though 1 in 4 people will contract and STD before they are 25, a lot of youth have never had an STD test. But getting tested for everything from HIV to chlamydia isn't all that hard.
A lot of gay teens wonder, "How do I know if I have an STD?" Here's what you need to know.
A lot of people worry that anal sex is dangerous or painful or will damage the anus. Here's what you need to know about this sex practice.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens who suffer from low self esteem are less likely to practice safe sex.
After a steady decline in new HIV cases, the virus is again on the rise in young gay men.
Safety tips for lesbians and bisexual women from About's guide to lesbian life.
A description of how to use a condom
Using dental dams can help make oral sex safer. Here are some tips!
From getting to tested, to keeping up with the latest news and determining your risk, there is a lot gay teens should know about HIV /AIDS.
Safer sex refers to things we do to lower the chances of contracting a sexually transmitted infection during sexual activity.
A dental dam is a barrier used to reduce the risk of STDs during oral sex.
Gay teens can can get STD tests a number of different ways.
Not everyone practices safe sex. Here are some reasons why.
