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Safe sex is sexual activity engaged in by people who have taken precautions to protect themselves against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV . [1] It is also referred to as safer sex or protected sex , while unsafe or unprotected sex is sexual activity engaged in without precautions, especially forgoing condom use. Some sources prefer the term safer sex to more precisely reflect the fact that these practices reduce, but do not always completely eliminate, the risk of disease transmission. The term sexually transmitted infections ( STIs) has gradually become preferred over sexually transmitted diseases ( STDs) among medical sources, as it has a broader range of meaning; a person may be infected, and may potentially infect others, without showing signs of disease.  [2] Safe sex practices became more prominent in the late 1980s as a result of the AIDS epidemic. Promoting safe sex is now one of the aims of sex education. Safe sex is regarded as a harm reduction strategy...

For the next two articles, I will discuss the most common personal hygiene tips that every woman should know about. Some may seem basic, while others you may not have known about. The purpose is to keep in line with the idea that prevention is better than curing — at least no one can say they weren’t told. The best way to clean “down there” The good news is that your vagina is a self cleaning “machine.” In other words, as part of its function, your vagina actually cleans itself. But, when you need to clean “down there,” the best way to do it is to use water and gently remove any possible dirt and debris. If you want to use a cleanser, make sure it’s a mild form of soap.  Try to avoid products with perfumes as it may irritate the area. Use hypoallergenic and pH-balanced gentle cleansers. Try not to overdo cleansing in the area because it may cause an imbalance of the normal growth of bacteria around your vagina and lead to possible infections. Lastly, try to take showers and not bat...