The only person who can make sure that your sexual health is being looked after is you and this is something that you can’t pay someone else to do for you. Your health is your wealth as many people say and it is incredibly true. It should always be your endeavour to practice safe sex and especially so when you enter into a brand-new relationship with someone else. You do not know their sexual history so it doesn’t make any sense that you would want to play around with your health just because you want to get them into bed.

This is a time to be incredibly responsible and if you are both not ready to take part in a consensual sexual relationship that involves penetration then you can always turn toadult toys to provide both of you with enjoyment without actually taking part in the act yourselves. Once the necessary tests have been done and you have both discussed openly about protection then the relationship can move to the next level. To help you along the way, the following are just some of the top ways to help you take care of your sexual health.

• Make regular doctor’s appointments – Like anything with regard to your health, it’s all about catching something early when it is only a small issue so that it doesn’t become a bigger one further down the line. This is especially important with STDs and letting something like this linger over a period of time will make it harder to treat and you may have to take a longer course of antibiotics.
• Take regular tests – There is absolutely no doubt that HIV is back on the rise again and many people walk around with Chlamydia who have absolutely no idea that they have it in the first place. This is a particular disease that you never know that you have but it is always doing harm and can actually affect your chances of having children later on in life when you decide to settle down with your partner.
• Stop unwanted pregnancies – This is why every couple need to talk about the kind of protection that they want to use so that they don’t end up having a baby that was never planned for in the first place. It is incredibly irresponsible to bring a baby into this world if you are not in a good place and you can’t provide them with their needs. Always be honest with your partner and explain why it is that you prefer a particular contraceptive method.

These are only three ways to help you take care of your sexual health going forward and there are more. It is your job to take care of your sexual health and also your partners as well and so if you have any questions, never be afraid to talk to your medical practitioner who can provide you with all of the answers.