Consequences of unprotected sex
When Ben had unprotected sex with a woman he met at a party, he was devastated the next morning. He knew this was not a smart decision. It could change his life forever!
Ben is you, ben is me, Ben is all of us. We can all find ourselves in this situation.
Unprotected sex is when vagina, anal, or oral sex is done without a condom. This means that body fluids such as blood and semen are passed between partners.
The problem is, most people do not like using condoms. The holiday season is with us and we know that most of you have already started getting it on more. So what do we do? Let’s talk about the consequences of unprotected sex.
You will agree with me that sex is one of the most pleasurable activities you will ever have. However, it comes with consequences especially if it’s not protected. So, what are the consequences of unprotected sex?
STIs, including HIV
The reality is that most of us dread protected sex. We have this illusion that having protected sex is more of eating a bar of chocolate with its wrapper on. Conversely, having sex without protection is risky. You’re risking getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), including HIV, and possibly the stress of worrying.
It’s very possible to contract an STI and not see symptoms for days, months, or even years. If left untreated, some STIs can cause significant health issues. This can include damage to major organs, infertility issues, complications during pregnancy, and even death. In addition, unprotected sex increases the risk of an unplanned pregnancy.
Related: 6 safe sex practices you should consider
Pregnancy (wanted and unwanted)
I have heard funny stories of how certain sex positions can protect a woman from getting pregnant and I would like to confirm that it doesn’t matter what position she has sex in. There’s always a risk of unwanted pregnancy, but using contraception which can be a condom can help to protect against it.
As a matter of fact, a condom offers dual protection which includes unplanned pregnancy and the risk of contracting an STI.
Use a condom this holiday season. Protect yourself from STIs and unwanted pregnancies.
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Recent Comments (18)
With the many STI’s,
With the many STI’s, protection is the way to go. True, we are human beings, we slip and fall, but once, twice, thrice is too many times. I can’t even begin to fathom the stress that you go through thinking whether you could be pregnant or infected. Huh! been there but its not the best place to be. Just protect yourself….it pays in the end…no stress…
Thanks for your input and for
Thanks for your input and for sharing your thoughts.
I have girlfriend who is HIV
I have girlfriend who is HIV positive.
She wants us to have sex but I am so afraid to do it.. On the other hand I don’t want to disappoint her.. How can I best handle this situation? Can a condom really protect me?
Hae Andrew,condom is not…
Hae Andrew,condom is not guaranteed 100% of you protection,but I will urge you to use prep for your safety, it will truly work(it pre prophylaxis
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Thank you for your contribution.
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Hi Andrew,
You need to talk about protecting about yourself from the risk of getting infected by your partner. It is good that you are already thinking about it and yes if you do use condoms correctly and all the time you have sex with your partner they will protect you from getting infected. Additionally it is important for your partner to get treatment which further reduces her chances of transmitting the virus to you. Lastly you can consider taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis which is treatment you take to further prevent you from getting HIV even when you have been exposed in addition to the use of condoms. Read further about PreP in the following article:-
https://lovematters.co.ke/safe-sex/sti-prevention/pre-exposure-prophylaxis-top-facts
condoms can greatly reduce,…
condoms can greatly reduce, but not entirely eliminate, the risk of HIV and STD transmission.
Hey Annie, we agree and…
Hey Annie, we agree and condoms should also be used correctly and consistently. Thank you for your contribution.
yes it will…..
always use a protection and if Not then you can try anti virus pills which will also protect you from the risk of getting infected (the name of the pills is PEP Pills)
That was a very educational…
That was a very educational story i will never have unprotected sex after hearing this, thank you.
Hey, we are glad that this…
Hey, we are glad that this article was useful to you. Keep reading!
its okay to have sex without…
its okay to have sex without a condom because condoms is for pussys
Really Ninja, re,ember this…
Really Ninja, re,ember this decision has consequences which include unplanned pregnancies and the risk of getting infected with a Sexually Transmitted infection Infection including HIV. It is important to always think about the consequence of a decision before making one.
Hey guys
So, my life I’ve…
Hey guys
So, my life I’ve been having unprotected sex. I haven’t even used a condom since I was born. Sometimes when I feel sick or have some sign of infection, what goes on in my mind is “I have the virus. What if this sickness is as a result of the virus?” But I can tell you once in for sure, I’ve been losing weight and it terrifies me. Although we know about it from little, but they make seem like its just as tale. So we teenagers barely pay much attention to it. I have tried going to the hospital to check what’s wrong with me but each time I think of hospitals I become discouraged. Someone tell me what to do please.
Hi Kelvin, what to do is to…
Hi Kelvin, what to do is to go to a hospital or clinic to get to know what could be going on. Hospitals can be uncomfortable but they are your best bet to get to know what is going on in your body. Consider your options in terms of hospitals and then plan to visit one for a check up, this will inform what treatment if any you need to take. We wish you all the best. Have a look at the following article with a list if clinics you can visit if you are in Kenya;- https://lovemattersafrica.com/get-help/clinics
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Interestingly interesting information
Hello Stevedog, thank you…
Hello Stevedog, thank you for your feedback!
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