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Safe Sex Pamphlet

What is Safe Sex?

Safe Sex is any sort of sexual activity while minimizing the risk of transmitting or getting a sexually transmitted infections/diseases (STIs) or unplanned pregnancies. Involving different types of barriers such as condoms, dental dams, etc, or even plastic wrap

Why is it important?

It reduces the risk of a sexually transmitted disease or infeciton or unplanned pregnancy much more.

How to practice

Barrier Methods:

• Condoms: Both male and female condoms are effective barriers that prevent the exchange of fluids and protect against pregnancy and STIs
• Dental Dams: These are square pieces of latex or plastic used to cover the genitals during oral sex to prevent the exchange of body fluids
• Plastic Wrap: While not as effective as condoms or dental dams, plastic wrap can be used as a barrier during oral sex if no other options are available
• Spermicide: contraceptive method that uses chemicals to kill or immobilize sperm, preventing them from reaching and fertilizing an egg

Other Important Methods:

• Communication
• Consent
• Contraception
• Regular STI Testing
• Vaccination

Resources

• Sexually Wellbeing NZ
• Health professionals
• Educators in school-based settings including teachers, teacher aides, school nurses
• Parents, caregivers, and whānau
• Professionals working with rangatahi
• Communities
• Intellectually disabled people
• Young Adults

for a school health assessment about relationships and sex