Can douching after sex prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
No. It’s a myth that douching after sex can prevent STIs. The only sure way to prevent STIs is to not have sex. If you do have sex, the best way to prevent STIs is to practice safer sex: • Be faithful. Have sex with only 1 partner who has been tested for STIs and is not infected. • Use latex or female condoms every time you have sex. • Avoid contact with semen, blood, vaginal fluids, and sores on your partner’s genitals.
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