STI Shocker: Women Think 'Not Kissing' During Sex Will Prevent Infection
Some people used to believe that a quick douche with a shaken-up bottle of fizzy pop could prevent pregnancy.
Then again, there are also those that used to think "a Mars bar a day [would] keep the doctor away."So really, people will believe anything.
Couples in Britain need to wise up to prevent STIs. [REX Features]
Even still, the results of this recent survey are quite staggering!According to a study carried out by UKMedix.com, who specialise in sexual health, 11 per cent of women believe that "not kissing" during sex will save them from sexually transmitted diseases (STIs).
That's actually quite a lot, if you think about it.
Even more incredibly, the study revealed that as many as 55 per cent think that the withdrawal method - which involves the male partner pulling out pre-ejaculation - would save them from such things like syphilis and chlamydia.
And 45 per cent thought that stand-up sex would prevent STIs.
Just to be clear, this is categorically untrue!
Of the 2,000 British people surveyed, here are some of the other shocking revelations:
- 27 per cent thought that having sex in the shower was the perfect way to avoid gonorrhoea.
Shower fun is alright, but you still have to take precautions! Copyright: [Giphy]
- 22 per cent believe that the 'girl on top' position would keep them STI-free.- A sweet, but totally misguided 14 per cent thought that you couldn't get an STI if you were in a relationship.
- And, alarmingly, between 44 and 63 per cent of people admitted to either not having had an STI test within the last year or never having had one before!
Barrier methods are by far the most effective ways to prevent STIs. Copyright [Rorro Navia: Flickr]Face the facts:
- Not kissing might save you from the common cold, but it's no defence against syphilis.
- Using spermicide, pulling out pre-ejaculation and washing before or after intercourse will not prevent sexually transmitted infections.
- 'Standing up' and 'girl on top' positions are equally useless - gravity is no match for our bodies when it comes to making sure the sperm meets the egg!
- Going to the toilet after sex may well help to prevent uncomfortable urinary tract infections like cystitis, but it won't do anything to protect you from gonorrhoea, syphilis, herpes or chlamydia.
- Some STIs, such as chlamydia, can make women infertile if left untreated - so it's really important to get tested regularly, even if you are in a relationship.
- A LOT of you have herpes and don't even know it! Don't believe us? Check out these statistics.
Healthy sex is happy sex. Copyright [Rex Features]
So, the moral of this story is pretty clear!Wise up, use a condom, get tested and have a happy, healthy sex life.
