There are three forms of protection against STIs - male condoms, female condoms and dental dams. All are used as barriers between the penis, mouth, vagina or rectum. This section will tell you how to use male condoms (for vaginal, anal and oral sex), how to use female condoms (for vaginal and anal sex) and how to use latex barriers (for oral sex). It will also tell you about the best, safest lubes.

In this section:

• Male Condoms
• Female Condoms
• Latex barriers for oral sex
• Finger(s), hand, fist
• Lubes and Lubrication
• Latex Allergies

How Can I Reduce My Risks?

• New Relationship Testing
• Assertiveness and Safety
• Overcoming Concerns with Condoms
• How do I tell my partner I have an STI?
• Using Protection
• HIV Risks for Gay Men

See Also:

• When am I at risk?
• Why do I take risks?
• How can I reduce my risks?