Is sexual activity safe if it doesn include intercourse?
Because of the problems with condoms, some people recommend mutual masturbation. There are several drawbacks to this approach. The AIDS virus attacks white blood cells, so wherever there are white blood cells, AIDS may be transmitted. White blood cells are abundant in the mucous membranes nose, mouth, and genitals. Where there is contact with the mucous membranes of an infected person, the virus may be transmitted. All sexual activity involves the mucous membranes. This means that all sexual activity, not just intercourse, may transmit the AIDS virus. Another major problem with mutual masturbation is that once you start, you become stimulated very quickly, and it takes willpower to stop short of actually having intercourse. Then you have very little protection from disease and unwanted pregnancy. Back to top 18. Is abstinence realistic? Often when abstinence is discussed or recommended, nothing is said about the behaviors and choices that lead an individual to engage in sexual activity
Because of the problems with condoms, some people recommend mutual masturbation. There are several drawbacks to this approach. The AIDS virus attacks white blood cells, so wherever there are white blood cells, AIDS may be transmitted. White blood cells are abundant in the mucous membranes nose, mouth, and genitals. Where there is contact with the mucous membranes of an infected person, the virus may be transmitted. All sexual activity involves the mucous membranes. This means that all sexual activity, not just intercourse, may transmit the AIDS virus. Another major problem with mutual masturbation is that once you start, you become stimulated very quickly, and it takes willpower to stop short of actually having intercourse. Then you have very little protection from disease and unwanted pregnancy. Back to top 18. Is abstinence realistic? Often when abstinence is discussed or recommended, nothing is said about the behaviors and choices that lead an individual to engage in sexual activity
