As a gay couple, do we always have to have sex with a condom?
I M18 have had my first boyfriend for a month. We're wondering whether or not you always need a condomAuch Präservativ genannt. Ein Kondom ist eine schlauchförmige Gummihülle, die über den Penis gestreift wird, um während des Geschlechtsverkehrs eine Barriere zu bilden und so eine Schwangerschaft und/oder die Übertragung von sexuell ... for gayColloquial (English) term for "homosexual". sexSex is an intimate activity between two or more people who share physical closeness. Sex can be practiced in different ways, depending on the preferences and desires of the people involved. The only rule that always applies: sex without mut.... After all, you could catch a disease. We've already had sex without a condom and nothing happened. But I once contracted gonorrheaAn STI (sexually transmitted infection), also known as gonorrhea. It is caused by bacteria and can occur in people of all genders. Symptoms can include itching, pain when urinating or discharge. It is important to get tested and treated if ... from someone else. Do you know more about this?
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If you are in a monogamousMonogamy refers to a form of relationship in which a person commits to and enters into a romantic or sexual relationship with only one person. Monogamy is the most common form of relationship and can occur in heterosexual, bi-homosexual or ... relationshipA relationship is a deep, close connection between two or more people. Relationships can be romantic, platonic, sexual or familial and can take various forms, such as couple relationships, friendships or parent-child relationships. Maintain... and are both tested, you have nothing to worry about and can have unprotected sex. Otherwise, I would do the following check.
Do the safer sex check. This will tell you how you can protect yourself against HIVHIV stands for "Human Immunodeficiency Virus", which means "human immunodeficiency virus". HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system and can lead to AIDS. You can contract HIV by having unprotected sex, getting blood from someone with H... and other sexually transmitted infectionsThere are some infections that you can only or mainly contract if you have sex with someone who is infected with them. These can be bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Not all STIs can be transmitted in the same way. Take a look at our o... (STIsSTI is the abbreviation for "sexually transmitted infections". Sometimes only the abbreviation STI is used in specialist circles or in brochures.) - with tips tailored to your personal sexuality.
It is best to seek advice from a testing or counseling center in your area if you are at risk.
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