A successful sex life should be safe for everyone involved. Learn about risky sexual contact, the possible consequences and how to deal with these consequences.
We can look at sexual health from many different perspectives. Firstly, from a psychological perspective, sex life is a complement to a satisfying emotional life. Secondly, from a biological perspective (andrological/urological for men and gynaecological/endocrinological for women), which is connected to sexual performance, fertility and libido. Thirdly, medically speaking a healthy sex life is one free of sexually transmitted diseases. To have satisfying sex life you have to take care of yourself from all three of these perspectives.
At Smart Life Clinic we offer professional advice on the prophylaxis, monitoring and treatment of sexual transmitted infections. Our experts are here to help you!
Anal sex
Research shows that anal sex is the most risky type of sexual contact. According to statistics, most people who have anal sex are heterosexual. It is important to remember that the risk of becoming infected with a sexual transmitted infections through anal sex affects people of all genders and sexual orientations.
Oral sex
Contrary to popular opinion, oral sex is not risk-free. You can become infected with sexually transmitted diseases during oral sex. Researches proved that HIV may be present in pre-ejaculate. Even though the concentration of HIV is lower in pre-ejaculate than in semen, it still can be the source of infection. Of course the risk is much higher when oral contact involves sperm ejaculation into the mouth. Saliva is not an infectious material, so being caressed by an infected person does not carry the risk of HIV infection. Oral sex performed on an HIV-positive woman is risky only in when it involves contact with her blood, large amount of vaginal discharge or massive damage to your lips and/or mouth.
Vaginal sex
Vaginal sex also carries the risk of sexually transmitted infections. The risk is higher for women than for a man, due to the large area of mucosa exposed to potentially infected biological material. The risk for men and women increases if vaginal sex occurs during menstruation.
Using a condom during any form of sexual contact provides the fullest – but not complete -protection against sexually transmitted diseases. This includes oral sex, which should also be always performed using a condom. When intact and used properly, condom fully provides full protection only against HIV, HCV and HBV infection.
Bacterial infections can be transmitted via the hands through touching.
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Kissing,
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Nierzeżączkowe zapalenia dróg moczowo-płciowych wywołane przez inne bakterie
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Pocałunek
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Kontakty oralne
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Kontakty analne
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Kontakty waginalne
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Kontakt z krwią
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Bacterial infections:
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gonorrhea
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syphilis
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non-gonorrheal genitourinary tract infection caused by different bacteria,
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Chlamydia trachomatis
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Viral infections
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human papillomavirus (HPV)
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(HPV), Epstein- Barr virus (EBV)
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molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV)
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cytomegalovirus (CMV),
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hepatitis B virus (HBV)
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hepatitis C virus (HCV)
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(HCV), hepatitis A virus (HAV)
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HIV
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HHV-8
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Pocałunek
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Kontakty oralne
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Kontakty analne
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Kontakty waginalne
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Kontakt z krwią
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scabies
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pediculosus pubis
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enterobiosis
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Diseases caused by protozoa
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trichomoniasis (trichomonas vaginalis)
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Fungal infections
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genital and anal candidiasis
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risky situation (conclusion came from medical reaserches)
rather risky situation (lack of reaserch in this area, conclusions became for logical analisys)
risky when semen of the HIV positiv and not treated person is in the mouth, Saliva is not contagious.
rather no risk (lack of reaserch in this area, conclusions became for logical analisys)
Most sexually transmitted bacterial infections can be treated with proper antibiotic therapy. However, more and more often we hear about medicine-resistant bacterias.
Vaccines are avaliable for HPV- human papillomavirus, HBV – hepatitis B and HAV – hepatitis A. We encourage prophylactic vaccinations, which
These are abbreviations for sexually transmitted infections and sexually transmitted
diseases
A mucosa damage (e.g. during anus penetration), damage to the frenulum, bleeding, coexistence of other sexual transmitted diseases, anal inflammation
Some infections, such as herpes virus type 1 and 2 (HSV 1 and 2) or HPV infections often stay with us for life. Depending on a strain, HPV (human papillomavirus) can cause the formation of papillae, warts or other changes to the skin and mucosa. It can also increase the risk of developing genital (cervical and penis), rectal and/or oral cancers.
Dermatologists and surgeons can employ various methods to remove such changes. However, in the case of infection with HPV strains that increase the risk of cancer, it isextremly important to have regular check-ups, in order to detect and remove all tissue
changes as soon as possible.
Some viral infections,like hepatitis A, become self-healing after an acute phase. Other infections, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, convert into a chronic phase. There are known effective antiviral medicines that cure hepatitis B and C. Medicines used for HIV infection can stop damage to the immune system, but they can not completely eradicate the virus. However, they do, givee patients the opportunity to wait in better health for a fully
effective treatment.
Some STIs can be asymptomatic but the infection can still be spread. Undetected anduntreated sexual transmitted diseases can cause a susceptibility to other diseases. That iswhy even if there are no symptoms, the regular check up and tests are strongly advised.
(Even if You have no symptoms, all sexually active people are encouraged
Smart Life Clinic
Marszałkowska 24/26
00-576 Warsaw
Poland
Note: the clinic is situated on the ground floor. Please enter from the yard at the back of the post office.
Monday: 18:00 – 22:00
Tuesday: 16:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 16:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 16:00 – 21:00
It is possible to book individual visits outside opening hours.
