STDs & AIDS: Page ST 24, Match & learn

STDs & AIDS: Page ST 25-26, Play it safe

1. Risk: Even though they both think they’re clean, a previous partner might have had an STD and not known, or known and not been honest with them.
   Possible consequences: Since they are not taking precautions, if one of them has a disease, s/he may pass it on to his/her partner.
   Safer sex: Only safe practices, like always using a condom, will prevent you from getting STDs, HIV or AIDS. Don’t take risks.
2. Risk: Sharing needles, or re-using needles, are high-risk activities. It’s possible to get an STD from sharing needles that are used for tattoos.
   Possible consequences: Simon has taken part in a high-risk activity, so there is a risk that he might have been infected.
   Safer sex: First, don’t share needles for any activities. Second, only safe practices, like always using a condom, will prevent you from getting STDs, HIV or AIDS. Don’t take risks.
3. Risk: Birth control pills may protect you from getting pregnant, but it doesn’t prevent you from getting STDs, HIV or AIDS.
   Possible consequences: They have not taken precautions to prevent the spread of a sexually transmitted disease.
   Safer sex: Only safe practices, like always using a condom, will prevent you from getting STDs, HIV or AIDS. Don’t take risks.
4. Risk: They don’t know how to use a condom. There is a danger they might not use it properly.
   Possible consequences: Condoms will only protect you from disease if they are used properly.
   Safer sex: Learn how to use a condom properly. Someone like a nurse will be able to help you.