Safe sex myths

Some people believe, or may try to make you believe, all sort of myths about safe sex, including:

• Planning ahead for sex ruins the mood.
• You can tell by the way someone looks that they do or don’t have an STI.
• Practicing safe sex implies that one of us has an STI.
• Practicing safe sex implies that one of us is an intravenous-drug user.
• Lesbians don’t get STIs.
• Taking the pill means I practice safe sex.
• Condoms ruin the feel of sex.
• Buying condoms is embarrassing.