Safe sex means taking precautions during sex that can keep you from getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), or from giving an STI to your partner.
STIs are also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. These diseases include genital herpes, genital warts, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and others.
A sexually transmitted illness (STI) is a contagious disease that can be transferred to another person through sexual intercourse or...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diet - sodium (salt) Food Sources Sodium occurs naturally in most foods. The most common form of sodium is sodium chloride, which is... Read more »