Oral sex (aka blow job, going down on, giving head)
Learn more about how to use lube and how to have safe anal sex. This is especially important since anal tissue doesn’t produce natural lubrication like vaginas do. Lube reduces the friction during sex, making sex more pleasurable for everyone. Always use condoms (external or internal) and lube for anal sex. Friction during sex can create micro tears, which are easy entry points for infections. Anal sexĪnal sex (penetration of an anus by a penis) is an especially high-risk activity for STIs because the anal tissue is very sensitive. If you’re not sure how to use a condom, we go into more detail here.Įven though we use this post to talk about sex between people with penises (since that seems to be what you’re asking about), keep in mind that not all men have penises. Keep in mind that it’s important to use condoms correctly every time you have sex to effectively reduce your risk. We break down the risks associated with different sex acts-and how to make them safer-below. If/when you decide you want to have sex, it’s important to understand how to effectively reduce your risk. The only way to be 100% safe is to not have partnered sex. That’s because barrier methods help prevent the spread of many sexually transmitted infections (STIs), like HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HPV and more. The short answer is YES: barrier methods like condoms are super important for safer sex, even if there’s no chance of pregnancy. It’s wonderful that you’re thinking ahead about how to have safer sex, and reaching out to get the information you need.
Great question! Getting accurate, comprehensive sex education can be really hard-especially for people who identify as LGBTQ. How exactly am I supposed to have safe sex as a gay guy? Is it as important to use condoms since obviously no one can get pregnant?