The Call to Action Ahead of Summer – Practice Safe Sex

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The Call to Action Ahead of Summer – Practice Safe Sex
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The recent significant increase in sexually transmitted diseases in Europe is now prompting the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) to issue a warning ahead of the summer festival season: practice safe sex.

It was in March that the ECDC sounded the alarm about a disturbing increase in sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in Europe. Ahead of the summer's holiday and festival travel, the health authority is highlighting the risks associated with unprotected sexual activity.

By prioritizing preventive measures, staying informed, and having open communication with partners and healthcare professionals, individuals can help curb the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, writes the ECDC in a press release.

Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of condom use for vaginal, anal, and oral sex. It is recommended to test for sexually transmitted infections before having sex without a condom with new partners, as many infections can be asymptomatic.

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