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the same time, these risks don’t mean people should approach intimacy with fear or shame.

Use protection.

Communicate honestly.

Consider appropriate testing.

Know your contraception options.

Respect consent.

And seek

medical advice when something doesn’t seem right.

The healthiest approach to sexual intimacy isn’t pretending that risks don’t exist—and it isn’t frightening people with sensational headlines.

It’s understanding the risks well enough to make responsible decisions.

Knowledge, communication, and mutual respect are among the most effective forms of protection.