Modern dating doesn’t just make pursuance of a romantic relationship more straightforward, it also leads people to engage in risky sexual behaviors. Given this, cases of sexually transmitted disease continue to proliferate in the US alone. Dating apps like Tinder, which makes meeting prospective flings or partners faster, are being attributed in some studies to play a role in the increase of STD cases these past few years.
Though this has yet to be determined with more conclusive results, it cannot be denied that people today tend to become bolder in their sexual endeavors. The rise of dating apps has made several people disregard their more traditional notion of romance and settle on expedience.
However, as more people become more modernized in their thinking, it also causes them to become more reckless in their actions. As expected, this open-mindedness to modern relationships and the easy sex that it entails are not without consequences. Bottom line is, the bolder one’s sexual decision is, the more likely he or she can get an STD. …show more content…
Basically, it’s not safe to have sex with someone who has genital sores, a rash, discharge, and other symptoms. Unprotected sex is only harmless if you and your partner have been each other’s sexual companion, and if it’s been at least six months since each of you tested negative for STD.
If not, you should observe precaution by doing the following:
1. Opt for latex condoms whenever you have sex and use them for the entire duration of the intercourse. You should know by now that condoms don’t completely guarantee your safety in avoiding pregnancy or an STD, but they can be efficient as long as used fittingly. If you’re sexually active, you should learn how to use a condom properly.
2. Use water-based lubricant