Playing Safe:

1. Become honest with yourself about the risks you take.
2. Decide which risks you are willing to take — and which ones you aren't willing to take.
3. Find ways to make your sex play as safe and satisfying as possible.
4. Talk to your partner about safer sex.
5. Carry condoms with you at all times.

The most important ways to reduce your risk are:

1. Keep your partner's body fluids out of your body — vagina, anus, mouth or any tears in the skin.
2. Know the fluids that have been linked to the transmutation of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These are blood, semen, cum (including pre-cum), vaginal fluids, breast milk and any discharge from sores including those caused by existing STIs (which have been associated with increased rates of HIV transmission).
3. Avoid contact with these fluids to prevent them from entering your body through what is called a “point of entry”. For example, a break in your skin, particularly a tear in the skin of the anus/rectum/butt or vagina. These type of skin tears are most common during intercourse. It is highly recommended to use a latex condom and water based lubricant to protect against any infections entering your body in this manner.    
4. Avoid alcohol and drug use when having sex or if you know its use usually leads to unprotected sex.

Safer sex also means protecting your partner:

1. Talk to your partner about your Sexually Transmitted Infections.
2. Don't allow your partner’s body fluids to get into your body.
3. Don't have sex if you have sores or other symptoms of infection.
4. Use latex condoms for anal, vaginal and oral sex.
5. Have routine checkups for infections.