What are some ways that risk for STIs can be reduced?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Postpone sex until you and your uninfected partner are prepared to enter into a lifetime monogamous relationship. If you don't, practice safer sex every time you have sex. Don't have multiple and anonymous sexual partners. Don't have sexual contact with anyone who doesn't practice safer sex. Avoid sexual contact with anyone who has had sex with people at risk for getting HIV, even if they are now practicing safer sex. Don't have sex with prostitutes. If you do have sex with someone who might be infected with HIV or whose history in unknown to you, avoid exchange of body fluids. Don't share toothbrushes, razors, or other implements that could become contaminated with blood with anyone who is, or might be, infected with HIV. Be cautious regarding procedures in which needles or other nonsterile instruments may be used again and again to pierce skin or mucous membranes. If you are planning to undergo artificial insemination, insist on frozen sperm obtained from a laboratory that tests all donors for HIV infection. If you know you will be having surgery in the near future, consider donating blood for your own use.