The following are ways to avoid getting sexually transmitted diseases or infections(STDs/STIs):
The surest way to avoid STIs is to abstain from sex in all its forms; vaginal, anal or oral.
There exist vaccinations against some infections like Hepatitis B and HPV.
Get tested and share the results with your sexual partner.
Reduce the number of sexual partners.
Mutual monogamy; a couple that knows their health status and remains faithful to each other.
Use of condoms.
©Kwambie Nyambane,
References:
https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/sexual-health-stds
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