After casual sex, it is important to take a number of safety measures, warned a leading obstetrician-gynecologist in one of the medical clinics in Dubai Sura Nazarova. She listed the rules of behavior after such a night to Life.ru.
First of all, Nazarova emphasized, you should immediately visit a doctor - a gynecologist or a therapist who can conduct the necessary tests and research to rule out sexually transmitted diseases.
„Emergency contraception should be used within 72 hours of unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. There are various forms of such contraception, including pills and medical interventions”, added the gynecologist and advised to discuss the form of contraception with a doctor.
She also recommended adopting a healthy lifestyle to make it easier for the body to fight infections and seeking psychological support if needed. “If you feel stressed, anxious or guilty after casual sex, consider seeing a therapist. "Emotional well-being is just as important as physical health," she said.
To avoid STDs, Nazarova called for using available resources to research safe sex issues, talking openly with partners about STD risks and the importance of testing, and getting vaccinated - against HPV and hepatitis B. Finally, the gynecologist recalled the importance of using condoms. “Condoms are not only a means of preventing pregnancy, but also the most affordable way to protect against many sexually transmitted diseases. Use them during every intercourse“, concluded the doctor.