Sex can mean different things for different people. Whether you’re in a mutual monogamous relationship—having sex only with each other—or simply hooking up, unprotected sex can negatively affect you through unwanted pregnancy and STDs.
Luckily, there are easy and approachable ways to start up a conversation with your partner about getting tested for STDs or using birth control each and every time you have sex. Here are some ideas:
- “Can I put something out there? I think it’s important to get tested. We can even go together.”
- “I hear STD’s are really common among people our age. We might have an STD for years without any symptoms. Why don’t we get tested to be sure that we’re not another statistic?
- “There’s a clinic close to us, if we get tested now, we’ll both be protected.”
- “I’m not ready to be a parent. Don’t you think it’s time to start using condoms?”
Take charge of your sexual health and stand up for what you believe in!
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