The Daily Chemist's Suggestion on World's AIDS Day

BRACKNELL, U.K. - Dec. 2, 2022 - PRLog -- The condition of HIV is treatable, so you can live a happy and full life and not transmit the disease to others. HIV can only be transmitted from one person to another through the exchange of bodily fluids. This most often happens when sharing needles and during sex.

Tips for prevention

Use a barrier method during sex

You can use a condom during sex to prevent the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). It will prevent the bodily fluids of another person from entering your body and causing you the disease.

Choose your sexual partners wisely

In many cases, your possibility of contracting HIV may rise with the number of sexual partners you have. Your partners could have contracted HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs).  Therefore, monogamous relationships may be safe pairings if you are sexually active. This explains that you and your partner will have only sex with each other.

Consider intimate activities that do not involve the interaction of bodily fluids
HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) may be transmitted during sex or by sharing needles. Therefore, you can consider intimate activities that do not involve the exchange of bodily fluids to reduce the possibility of contracting HIV.

Get yourself tested for HIV regularly

Regular checkups for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) can help reduce the possibility of contracting these conditions.

Use sterilized needles

You should only use sterilized needles. Make sure your needles are-
Clean and are from reputed sources like medical suppliers or other pharmacies
Sanitized with bleach

Here is what you shouldn't do

Some basic measures can help you reduce the possibility of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)-
Do not misuse injectable drugs
Do not have sex without a barrier method like a condom
Do not misuse alcohol and other drugs
Do not share needles

There are multiple preventive measures for HIV, and practicing them will help reduce your possibility of contracting the disease. Remember, you can only contract the virus by exchanging bodily fluids with a person.

Therefore, consider using a barrier method like a condom and intimate activities that do not involve the exchange of bodily fluids. Getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) regularly can also help reduce the possibility of contracting or transmitting HIV.

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