India has the third largest population of
people on the planet living with HIV. Around 2.1 million people in India are infected
with HIV, said a report published by UNAIDS in 2014. AIDS (Auto Immune Deficiency
Syndrome) is a disease caused by the Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV). The
virus attacks the body’s immune system, making it weaker and weaker as time
passes. Two of most common causes of AIDS today are sexual contact with an infected
person and infected blood transfusion, both of which can be prevented. While
you may get the blood tested before transfusion, how do you know whether your
sexual partner is completely healthy? In most situations, you don’t! You just need
to take the required precautions.
Benefits of Having Protected Sex
Condoms are one of the
best ways of protecting oneself against the transmission of HIV through sexual
contact. Even when the other person is definite that they are not HIV positive,
if you or they have more than one sexual partner, you must use protection. A
lot of the times, the person might be infected but not know it themselves,
since the symptoms take time to become apparent. There are of two types of
wearable protection: one worn by women and the other by men. However, the
latter is more common. Here are few reasons that why you should use wearable
protection every time you have sex.
- Protects From Sexually Transmitted Diseases – It not only protects you from AIDS but also other sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis and gonorrhoea. You must discuss your sexual history with your partner and encourage them to do the same before indulging in any sexual activity. Also, if you are having sex with a stranger, then protection becomes all the more necessary. Better be safe than sorry!
- Prevents Unwanted Pregnancies – One of the vital functions of condoms is to prevent pregnancies. You certainly do not want to turn your one night of fun into a lifetime of regret.
- Has No or Less Side Effects – When compared to other forms of contraceptives, it has no side effects, unless you are allergic to latex. Contraceptives such as injections and oral pills can adversely affect a woman’s health.
- Easily Available And Easy to Carry – You do not need any medical prescription to buy a pack. You can get it over the counter at any chemist shop. It is easy to carry, therefore you can make sure that you never have unprotected sex.
- Enhances Sexual Experience – There are various types of condoms available in the market that actually help enhance the experience for both partners. There are thinner ones that offer equal pleasure and higher intimacy, while there are some that have uniquely positioned dots and ribs that help in clitoral stimulation, such as Durex Pleasure Me Condoms. They have also been 100% electronically tested for safety.
