STD Clinic Singapore

Contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be a very frightening thought. STDs are often depicted as painful and grotesque diseases that could infect your genitals. It is also common for STDs to affect your entire immune system, especially incurable, viral STDs. STD clinics in Singapore see over 500 new cases of STD infections every year and these STDs are often detected only in the later stages, where it has since done irreparable damage to the body. Thankfully, STDs can be prevented; abstinence is not the only solution. It is possible to enjoy a sexually active life without contracting STDs. You simply need to find out the techniques you need to prevent any potential infection. Here are some important tips that you should always follow if you want to prevent an STD infection.

Always wear a condom

While birth control pills can prevent pregnancy, they do not prevent STDs. In fact, since most STDs are transferred through vaginal or anal sex, it is critical for condoms to be properly worn during sexual intercourse. Condoms provide a protective barrier that prevents sexual fluids from one party to be transferred to the other, thereby prohibiting the transmission of STDs. When a usable condom is properly worn, it is highly effective in preventing STDs like HIV, chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Follow the steps below to find out how to put on a condom:

  1. Before opening the condom packaging, check the expiry date on the packaging. You should never use expired condoms as they are much easier to break and therefore much less effective.
  2. Ensure that when you remove the condom from the packaging, you do not cause it to tear. This can happen when some people use too much force and end up ripping through the condom, leaving it unusable. Never touch the condom with sharp nails as it risks tearing the condom.
  3. A condom can only be placed on an erect penis. Also, ensure that the foreskin is pulled back for uncircumcised penises.
  4. Check that you are wearing the condom on the correct side. It should look like a little hat and the condom should be able to stretch to fully cover the penis.
  5. When placing the condom, pinch the tip and then roll it down the penis. The pinching gives a bit of room for semen to collect after ejaculation.
  6. After having sex, immediately withdraw the condom from the body, before the erection ends. This is to prevent any semen from spilling into the partner.
  7. You may want to tie up the condom before disposing of it. Do not reuse a condom ever, even with the same partner. Ideally, dispose of it down a rubbish chute and not down a toilet, as a condom could clog up the sewage system.

Always keep yourself clean and hygienic

Personal hygiene should be a daily commitment. You should always shower or bathe yourself thoroughly every day. For men, wash the penis gently with warm water. For women, wash the vulva with warm water and mild soap before patting gently with a towel to ensure the area is dry. Proper washing will help prevent the growth of bacteria and bacterial growth could lead to STDs.

Conclusion

STDs can be prevented if you are conscious about using proper protection methods. If you think you have contracted an STD, do not hesitate to contact Elyon Clinic, at 6802 7208.