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Protecting Yourself

Abstinence protects against STIs

Not having sex is one way to avoid getting infections that spread between people.

Communication is key

If you're thinking about having sex, it's important to talk with your partner about how you'll stay safe.

Condoms, condoms, condoms!

Using a condom every time can lower your chances of getting an infection. Some people use a water-based lubricant to help keep condoms from breaking.

Some infections can be prevented with a vaccine.

For example, the HPV vaccine helps protect against certain cancers. Most people get it between ages 11–12, but it’s still helpful through age 26.

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KnowWhatUWant.org was developed by the Baltimore City Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative with additional information provided by the Association of Reproductive Health ProfessionalsBedsiderThe National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, and Planned Parenthood. All birth control photography is property of bedsider.org and used with permission.

Know What U Want is a project of the Baltimore City Health Department and The Family League of Baltimore with the support of Planned Parenthood of Maryland, The Maryland Institute College of Art, New Lens, The Abell Foundation, The Straus Foundation, The David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation and The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation.

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