Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Your holiday sexual health survival guide

It's finally time for plenty of sun, sand and fun times! But while most of us look forward to coming home with a golden tan and plenty of great memories, NO-ONE wants to return with is a nasty STD or an unwanted pregnancy.
Katie Fox, Sex and Relationship Expert at Bondara.co.uk, warns that while it's important to be laid back and have a good time, you shouldn't let your guard down and play russian roulette with contraception. So if you're planning on doing the horizontal tango this summer, make sure you follow these tips:
1. Pack extra protection. It's a good idea to pack a barrier method of contraception such as condoms even if you're taking the contraceptive pill. Changes in diet and other holiday excesses make stomach upsets more common when overseas, and vomiting and/or diarrhoea will make the pill less effective and put you at increased risk of an unintended pregnancy. Barrier contraception is also important because the contraceptive pill cannot protect you against sexually transmitted diseases – condoms are by far the best all-round protection during sexual activity.

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