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In this session you will explore , alongside participants , what the implications of sex may be and , ultimately , how to protect oneself when having sex . There are many good things about sex , such as intimacy and pleasure . Sex , however , also comes with risks , such as the possibility of HIV , other sexually transmitted infections ( STIs ) and unplanned pregnancies .
Knowing that how you are expressing your sexuality is also reducing these risks can decrease your worries and increase your sexual pleasure . You have the right to information to help you make informed decisions and understand your sexual health and to health services to help you monitor and take care of your sexual and reproductive health .
Some people have sex when they have been drinking alcohol or using drugs . Being drunk or high can affect people ’ s decisions about sex and safer sex . If someone wants to have sex and may get drunk or high , they can plan ahead by bringing condoms and lube or putting them close to where they usually have sex . This way they won ’ t forget them in the heat of the moment . Sexual partners must be able to freely consent to sexual activity . It is not okay to have sex with someone who is so drunk or high that they are staggering , incoherent or have passed out .
The above paragraphs were taken entirely from the International Planned Parenthood Federation ( IPPF ) guide : “ Happy , Healthy and Hot : A Young Person ’ s Guide to Their Rights ”. The full guide can be found at : http :// espolea . org /? p = 195
STIs
Sexually transmitted infections ( STIs ) are infections that are passed during person-to-STIs person sexual contact , such as intercourse , oral and anal sex . If treated early , many can be cured with the use of antibiotics . It ’ s important to get tested regularly as some STIs , such as syphilis and chlamydia , may have no symptoms . Here are some of the most common sexual transmitted infections and their symptoms .