To have safe sex, choose the right material for yourself. Lambskin condoms have microscopic holes that, while small enough to stop the sperm, are big enough to allow viruses safe passage. These condoms, therefore, do not offer adequate protection against HIV. If you are allergic to latex (or if you simply want the safest option), consider polyurethane condoms. Although they …

Oral sex with condom or dam is one of those things that sex educators teach, but few plan to practice. Many people seem to think that oral sex is not “real” sex and that they aren’t at any risk. (Or the risk is too small to actually matter.) However, many of the infections that can transmit from vaginal or anal sex …