Sahil beta, I get questions like this all the time, so I’m using your message to help many others too. And don’t worry—I’m not here to judge you. I’m your aunty, and I’m here to talk openly.
Now, let’s understand this clearly: just because you got an STI doesn’t mean your sex life is over. But yes, from now on, it’s important to be more responsible.
First, let’s understand about STI. STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection an infection that spreads through sexual contact. STIs can be caused by viruses like HIV or herpes, by bacteria like chlamydia or gonorrhoea, or even by parasites like trichomoniasis.
The good news is that many STIs can be treated or managed. So don't panic. Just follow your doctor’s advice, complete the treatment, and take care of your health. And next time, always use protection and get tested regularly. Responsible sex is happy sex, beta!
Have sex, but do it safely!
Beta, these days STIs and STDs are spreading very fast. That’s why safe sex is the smartest thing you can do. A condom may seem like a small thing, but it can protect both you and your partner from serious diseases like HIV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, and HPV.
The scary part? Many STIs don’t show any signs at first. You might not even know that you or your partner have an infection. But if you use a condom, the chances of passing it on become very low.
Look, sex is a beautiful thing—it brings love and closeness. But a little carelessness can turn it into a lifelong health problem. So always remember: just like consent is important in sex, using a condom is important too. Take care of your body, your partner, and your future.
Is it wrong to have sex after having an STI?
Look Sahil son, I will not give you wrong advice. After having an STI, it is better that you do not have sex for some time. Try not to have sex until your problem is completely cured because along with you, someone else's life can also be in danger.
Sahil son, you should understand that now you need to be a little more responsible. You can have sex but you should tell the truth to your partner. Apart from this, it is important that you also take some precautions. Like-
- Get yourself thoroughly examined and keep meeting the doctor regularly
- If you have an STI, then avoid having sex until your infection is cured
- Use condoms
- Take special care of yourself
- Keep taking the doctor's advice
Say goodbye to sex for some time
Sahil beta, if you are undergoing treatment, or you are not feeling well mentally, then you can say goodbye to sex for some days. During this time, you can express your love through kissing, cuddling or emotional attachment and strengthen your bonding. It is not necessary to have sex every time.
I would say Sahil beta that yes, you can enjoy your sex life but you always have to take care of safety. STI is not the end of your sexual life. All that is required is a little caution. Along with this, you can also talk to your doctor about its vaccine because STI can be prevented with the help of HPV and Hepatitis B vaccine.
Understand the difference between STI and STD
There is a difference between STI and STD, which is very important to understand. STI means Sexually Transmitted Infection, that is, an infection that spreads from one person to another through sex. This is the initial stage, when the infection is in the body but does not take the form of a disease. STD means Sexually Transmitted Disease, that is, when the same infection spreads in the body and becomes a disease. In simple words, STI is a warning and STD is its next step, when things become more serious.
Understand it in simple language son. Like- Chlamydia is an STI, which if not treated on time can later lead to reproductive diseases (STD). HPV is also a common STI, which can later take the form of a serious disease like cervical cancer. Similarly, HIV first enters the body as an infection (STI) and slowly damages the immune system, causing a disease like AIDS (STD).
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