How Do You Prevent Chlamydia?
Sexual fluids, such as pre-cum, cum, and vaginal fluid, can spread Chlamydia. You can avoid contracting chlamydia only if you refrain from having sex with someone who has a chlamydia infection. Keep sex toys that contain the bacteria away from your genitals.
Chlamydia and other STDs are prevented by not having any vaginal, anal, or oral sex at all. The majority of people cannot avoid this, so condoms and dental dams are needed instead. If you do have sex with an infected person, they can help reduce your chances of getting an STD.
Although many people with chlamydia do not show symptoms, it is not always possible to tell if their potential or current partner has the disease. Making safer sex practices a regular part of your life is a good idea with prevention in mind:
Use condoms
You should always use a a female polyurethane condom and male latex condom during sexual contact. Infection risks can be reduced, but not eliminated, with the use of condoms during every sexual encounter.
Don’t have too many sexual partners
Chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections are highly likely to be contracted if you have multiple partners. Sticking to one or as few as you can is a safe way to protect yourself against STIs.
Regularly get screened
Discuss how often you should be screened for chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections with your doctor if you’re sexually active, particularly if you have multiple partners.
Avoid douching
As a result of douching, the vaginal environment is less likely to support good bacteria, increasing the risk of infection.
Is there a way to prevent giving someone chlamydia?
Don’t panic if you discover you have chlamydia. Chlamydia is one of the STIs that can be easily cured with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. It is also quite preventable since you can prevent it from spreading by following a few simple steps. These may include;
- If you have chlamydia, make sure your past and present sexual partners get tested and treated too.
- From the moment you started or got treatment, do not have sex with anyone for 7 days.
- Before they have sex with anyone, including you, your sexual partners should be treated as well.
- Using condoms every time you have sex after finishing your treatment is still a good idea once you have started having sex again.
It’s never fun to tell someone you have chlamydia or any other STI. However, it is a very common infection and can be easily treated, so don’t be too embarrassed or stressed out. When you’re done talking, you can get treated and move forward with your lives.