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Jackson Talks at the I know Kati 2020

IGD-2021 Highlight

Facts

majority Did you know that the vast majority of young people learn about sexual matters and HIV through their friends? Source: UNICEF

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"My boyfriend says we don’t need contraception, because he will pull out at the last minute. Is this a good idea?"

"Not really. Withdrawal, or coitus interruptus as it's known, is not a good way to avoid pregnancy – partly because boys may leak sperm before they come. Also, guys have a dangerous tendency to 'stay in that little bit longer' – until it's too late. Do not risk if you are not ready to have a baby. You need to visit a health worker to decide which contraception method(s) works for both of you."

"Does using two condoms during sexual intercourse guarantee extra protection?"

"No! you should never use more than one condom. Using two condoms sometimes called “double bagging” actually offers less protection than using just one because it may cause friction between them, weakening the material and increasing the chance that the condoms might break put you at risk of acquiring an STI/STD and unplanned pregnancy. No other method of birth control is as successful at protecting you against STIs and STDs as a condom. So always use a condom during sexual intercourse. But just one at a time!"

"Can condoms prevent all STDs?"

"No. Using condoms decreases your risk of getting HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis. Since condoms don’t cover all skin surfaces they are less likely to protect you from diseases spread by skin-to-skin contact (e.g. Herpes, Genital Warts)."

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