Sex Education

Sexual abstinence is sometimes promoted as a way to avoid the risks associated with sexual contact, though STIs may also be transmitted thro...

Most methods of contraception, except for certain forms of "outercourse" and the barrier methods, are not effective at preventing ...

While the use of condoms can reduce transmission of HIV and other infectious agents, it does not do so completely. One study has suggested ...

Acknowledging that it is usually impossible to have entirely risk-free sex with another person, proponents of safe sex recommend that some...

 Various protective devices are used to avoid contact with blood, vaginal fluid, semen or other contaminant agents (like skin, hair and shar...

A range of sex acts, sometimes called "outercourse", can be enjoyed with significantly reduced risks of infection or pregnancy. U...

Known as autoeroticism , solitary sexual activity is relatively safe. Masturbation, the simple act of stimulating one's own genitalia, ...