If you're not using a condom every time you're having sex-even oral sex-you are putting your health at great risk

Unprotected sex is more dangerous than most of us realize-even oral sex. During every sexual contact we have, there are numerous virus and bacteria variations that can damage our body and weaken our health as our immune system struggles to deal with them. Most women worry about avoiding unwanted pregnancies-but avoiding disease is even more important. Likewise, everyone knows about AIDS, but there are many other sexually transmitted diseases that can be almost as harmful as AIDS. And the results can be devastating: from a mild, treatable rash to permanent infertility and even life-threatening cancer, having unprotected sex can affect the rest of your life. Thinking "it can't happen to me" simply doesn't work: IT CAN-AND IT WILL.  Safex-recommended condoms (sometimes referred to as rubbers or prophylactics) can help protect you and your partner.  If you are a teenager, you have your whole life ahead of you-and thinking that you're invincible is the wrong way to go about living it. Your parents haven't told you about STDs because they probably don't know the facts, how serious the subject is-and probably find it uncomfortable to talk about.  So it is up to you to be proactive about your health!

We are definitely not getting enough education on the dangers of unprotected sex

It is unconscionable how little education we receive from our parents, teachers, peers, and even doctors on the risks associated with letting other people's fluids into our bodies. There are many microorganisms-some of which have not yet been identified or are not commonly studied-but are almost impossible to remove or eliminate once they are inside us. Sure, you can take an antibiotic, but remember that most are only effective if taken within several days of a careless encounter.  Additionally, antibiotics often have problems of their own, including a number of unpleasant side effects, not to mention the fact that they tend to kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones. And the scariest part? The pathogens (germs) that contain STDs can be carried not only in the sexual organs, but also in the throat-making even kissing (!) someone with an STD dangerous, too.

The worst part is that there is seemingly endless amount of potential STDs out there

It is important to realize that many damaging organisms have not been properly identified or studied. Even some of those that are known and do have a name-including the Herpes virus with its nearly 200 known  strains, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Ureaplasma, and Mycoplasma-are rarely diagnosed  and most of us have no idea whether we have any of them or not. On top of those there are many other understudied diseases, including:

• Trichomoniasis
• Candidiasis
• Gardnerella
• Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
• Genital Warts (condyloma)
• Papilloma (HPV)
• Coxsackie

to mention just a few. Unfortunately, most doctors have no time to 'dig in' thoroughly and diagnose most of these. And why would they-if they can't effectively treat them anyway?

For a complete list of known deceases you can refer to:

http://www.theodora.com/diseases/infectuous_and_parasitic.html

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in young women have reached pandemic proportions

A study just released in March 2008 from the Centers for Disease Control suggests that 1 in 4 American teenage girls have at least one sexually transmitted disease!  These same researchers found that young African-American girls are most at-risk: Nearly 50% have an STD, compared with 20% of white teen girls. Left untreated, these diseases can lead to the risk of infertility, cervical cancer, and other serious conditions.

Get involved! Leave a comment, ask a question to other Safex.com users, or share your own knowledge and experiences with others (you don't have to provide your full name)

Even if you don’t catch a known STD, you put yourself at other health risks

Unfortunately, once inside your body, many of these tiny pathogens will stay with you for life and can negatively impact your body’s organs. They will drain you of energy (making you feel tired most of the time) and will make you more susceptible to common colds, flu, and other kinds of ailments—potentially leading to what is commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Sadly, many doctors are not knowledgeable enough to identify CFS; regardless, you will have to go on a lifelong regimen of vitamins and supplements to assist your body in staying strong enough to tackle the various ailments it regularly comes across. You will also need to rest more, eat better—because your stomach function will be compromised—and be very careful not to pass your condition along to others. Yes, you will adapt to this lower quality of life, just like the other nearly 50% of our population that has CFS: but why be self-destructive to begin with, if you can avoid it by being VERY careful?

Remember, there is no mystery about CFS or any other infectious disease: they are usually contracted through the exchange of fluids (usually during sex), and their effects will stay with you for life. If you believe to have already contracted a venereal decease, please see the best physician you can find (check their rating) and go on a regular regimen of vitamins and supplements that can help boost your immune system.

Remember, even if you are safe—you can’t always be sure about your partner

Have you ever noticed how a pale complexion is often the sign of a weak—or even sick—body? If you know someone unnaturally pale, with dark bags under their eyes, the odds are high that they have ‘been around’ and contracted some hostile microorganisms into their body through unprotected sex. We have recently conducted our own study of young women who have been perfectly healthy, rarely getting ill, until they entered into a relationship with an older man. Over 80% of the study participants declared that their skin became paler and they became sick more often, with at least 5-6 incidents of a ‘cold’ or the flu per year.

Always make educated decisions, take charge of your own health, instead of “believing in destiny.” And remember that not only will these toxic microorganisms handicap you and your immune system, but you will end up spewing that poison at your ultimate true partner when the time comes.

Proper diagnosis is very important

Both you and your partner should get thoroughly tested, if you do decide to proceed with unprotected sex. The most accurate testing (available at many, but not all laboratories) is called Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and can be facilitated through only a simple urine sample. You can read more about it at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymerase_chain_reaction

A few moments of pleasure simply isn’t worth a lifetime of regrets

It is a very simple approach: unless you know for sure that your partner is a virgin -- just say “no” to unprotected sex and reach for a Safex-recommended condom!

Remember that even kissing or oral sex can transmit the pathogens (germs) associated with STDs. And although it isn’t publicized as much, having unprotected sex can be even more dangerous than using hard drugs or driving while intoxicated. Your health is on the line, and while it is truly the most precious asset you have – the chances are less favorable than you think. Choose to hold onto it—believe it or not, the choice is yours! It is an unrealistic myth that doctors can do much to help after the damage has been done. (Sad, but true.) It is in your own hands only. You really must protect yourself at all times! Using a condom is a small price to pay for the enormous risks of exchanging fluids with a stranger without a prophylactic well in place.

And when you’re planning on getting married or considering the possibility of having children—think of your family’s future! Not only can you pass along STDs to your partner, you can actually pass STDs to your fetus—a prospect no woman wants to face.

Always wait until everything feels right: it’s the healthy thing to do! If lust is overtaking you, the temptation is too great, you cannot fight off those robust hormones, and you don’t want to abstain until you know your partner extremely well—or are totally sure that you are both totally serious about each other—refer to Safex to protect you and your partner. Safex-recommended condoms are carefully designed and produced to provide the necessary protection as well as more pleasure and comfort to both partners…particularly to women!

Get involved! Leave a comment, ask a question to other Safex.com users, or share your own knowledge and experiences with others (you don’t have to provide your full name)

If you're not using a condom every time you're having sex-even oral sex-you are putting your health at great risk

Unprotected sex is more dangerous than most of us realize-even oral sex. During every sexual contact we have, there are numerous virus and bacteria variations that can damage our body and weaken our health as our immune system struggles to deal with them. Most women worry about avoiding unwanted pregnancies-but avoiding disease is even more important. Likewise, everyone knows about AIDS, but there are many other sexually transmitted diseases that can be almost as harmful as AIDS. And the results can be devastating: from a mild, treatable rash to permanent infertility and even life-threatening cancer, having unprotected sex can affect the rest of your life. Thinking "it can't happen to me" simply doesn't work: IT CAN-AND IT WILL.  Safex-recommended condoms (sometimes referred to as rubbers or prophylactics) can help protect you and your partner.  If you are a teenager, you have your whole life ahead of you-and thinking that you're invincible is the wrong way to go about living it. Your parents haven't told you about STDs because they probably don't know the facts, how serious the subject is-and probably find it uncomfortable to talk about.  So it is up to you to be proactive about your health!

We are definitely not getting enough education on the dangers of unprotected sex

It is unconscionable how little education we receive from our parents, teachers, peers, and even doctors on the risks associated with letting other people's fluids into our bodies. There are many microorganisms-some of which have not yet been identified or are not commonly studied-but are almost impossible to remove or eliminate once they are inside us. Sure, you can take an antibiotic, but remember that most are only effective if taken within several days of a careless encounter.  Additionally, antibiotics often have problems of their own, including a number of unpleasant side effects, not to mention the fact that they tend to kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones. And the scariest part? The pathogens (germs) that contain STDs can be carried not only in the sexual organs, but also in the throat-making even kissing (!) someone with an STD dangerous, too.

The worst part is that there is seemingly endless amount of potential STDs out there

It is important to realize that many damaging organisms have not been properly identified or studied. Even some of those that are known and do have a name-including the Herpes virus with its nearly 200 known  strains, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Ureaplasma, and Mycoplasma-are rarely diagnosed  and most of us have no idea whether we have any of them or not. On top of those there are many other understudied diseases, including:

• Trichomoniasis
• Candidiasis
• Gardnerella
• Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
• Genital Warts (condyloma)
• Papilloma (HPV)
• Coxsackie

to mention just a few. Unfortunately, most doctors have no time to 'dig in' thoroughly and diagnose most of these. And why would they-if they can't effectively treat them anyway?

For a complete list of known deceases you can refer to:

http://www.theodora.com/diseases/infectuous_and_parasitic.html

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in young women have reached pandemic proportions

A study just released in March 2008 from the Centers for Disease Control suggests that 1 in 4 American teenage girls have at least one sexually transmitted disease!  These same researchers found that young African-American girls are most at-risk: Nearly 50% have an STD, compared with 20% of white teen girls. Left untreated, these diseases can lead to the risk of infertility, cervical cancer, and other serious conditions.

Get involved! Leave a comment, ask a question to other Safex.com users, or share your own knowledge and experiences with others (you don't have to provide your full name)

Even if you don’t catch a known STD, you put yourself at other health risks

Unfortunately, once inside your body, many of these tiny pathogens will stay with you for life and can negatively impact your body’s organs. They will drain you of energy (making you feel tired most of the time) and will make you more susceptible to common colds, flu, and other kinds of ailments—potentially leading to what is commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Sadly, many doctors are not knowledgeable enough to identify CFS; regardless, you will have to go on a lifelong regimen of vitamins and supplements to assist your body in staying strong enough to tackle the various ailments it regularly comes across. You will also need to rest more, eat better—because your stomach function will be compromised—and be very careful not to pass your condition along to others. Yes, you will adapt to this lower quality of life, just like the other nearly 50% of our population that has CFS: but why be self-destructive to begin with, if you can avoid it by being VERY careful?

Remember, there is no mystery about CFS or any other infectious disease: they are usually contracted through the exchange of fluids (usually during sex), and their effects will stay with you for life. If you believe to have already contracted a venereal decease, please see the best physician you can find (check their rating) and go on a regular regimen of vitamins and supplements that can help boost your immune system.

Remember, even if you are safe—you can’t always be sure about your partner

Have you ever noticed how a pale complexion is often the sign of a weak—or even sick—body? If you know someone unnaturally pale, with dark bags under their eyes, the odds are high that they have ‘been around’ and contracted some hostile microorganisms into their body through unprotected sex. We have recently conducted our own study of young women who have been perfectly healthy, rarely getting ill, until they entered into a relationship with an older man. Over 80% of the study participants declared that their skin became paler and they became sick more often, with at least 5-6 incidents of a ‘cold’ or the flu per year.

Always make educated decisions, take charge of your own health, instead of “believing in destiny.” And remember that not only will these toxic microorganisms handicap you and your immune system, but you will end up spewing that poison at your ultimate true partner when the time comes.

Proper diagnosis is very important

Both you and your partner should get thoroughly tested, if you do decide to proceed with unprotected sex. The most accurate testing (available at many, but not all laboratories) is called Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and can be facilitated through only a simple urine sample. You can read more about it at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymerase_chain_reaction

A few moments of pleasure simply isn’t worth a lifetime of regrets

It is a very simple approach: unless you know for sure that your partner is a virgin -- just say “no” to unprotected sex and reach for a Safex-recommended condom!

Remember that even kissing or oral sex can transmit the pathogens (germs) associated with STDs. And although it isn’t publicized as much, having unprotected sex can be even more dangerous than using hard drugs or driving while intoxicated. Your health is on the line, and while it is truly the most precious asset you have – the chances are less favorable than you think. Choose to hold onto it—believe it or not, the choice is yours! It is an unrealistic myth that doctors can do much to help after the damage has been done. (Sad, but true.) It is in your own hands only. You really must protect yourself at all times! Using a condom is a small price to pay for the enormous risks of exchanging fluids with a stranger without a prophylactic well in place.

And when you’re planning on getting married or considering the possibility of having children—think of your family’s future! Not only can you pass along STDs to your partner, you can actually pass STDs to your fetus—a prospect no woman wants to face.

Always wait until everything feels right: it’s the healthy thing to do! If lust is overtaking you, the temptation is too great, you cannot fight off those robust hormones, and you don’t want to abstain until you know your partner extremely well—or are totally sure that you are both totally serious about each other—refer to Safex to protect you and your partner. Safex-recommended condoms are carefully designed and produced to provide the necessary protection as well as more pleasure and comfort to both partners…particularly to women!

Get involved! Leave a comment, ask a question to other Safex.com users, or share your own knowledge and experiences with others (you don’t have to provide your full name)