HIV is a well-known sexually transmitted disease that should be taken seriously when dealing with a sexually active person. Sex is a natural part of life, so take steps to make sure you and your partner are safe. The first step for a sexually active person who wants to protect themselves against HIV or AIDS is to learn more about the disease. Knowing how the disease spreads and what the symptoms are could help save their lives or the lives of others. The virus concentrates in the blood and seminal fluid, although it is present in vaginal secretions, and the safest way to ensure you do not come into contact with HIV is to abstain from sex and sexual activities. Never share needles or steroids. , hormones and/or any other medications you may use. Be sure to disinfect any needles you personally use. Items such as razors, toothbrushes, blades (sharp or scarred), and needles used for piercing or tattooing should never be shared with another person. HIV is most commonly transmitted in three ways: sexual: genital, anal or oral sexual contact with exposure of mucous membranes, parenteral: sharing needles or equipment contaminated with HIV, and perinatal: unborn child coming into contact with infected bodily fluids. , or breast milk from mother to child. You may hear about safer sex options. These options should be your number one priority, whether you are sexually active or not. Safer sex is considered an activity that poses a lower risk of blood exchange. Reducing these risks may include masturbation, kissing, oral sex with appropriate protection, touching or massaging, and using clean or disinfected sex toys. Other sexual behaviors may result... middle of paper ...... illness, but with the exceptional help of medical professionals and understanding friends and family, we can assure you that There is light at the end of the tunnel. It is important that you understand the importance of preventing infection to others. Avoid crowds of elderly or other sick people, take all prescribed medications, take temperature at least once a day, do not reuse cups without being washed properly, do not change litter boxes of animals, avoid keeping reptiles as pets, and many more. . Not only does this disease affect you, but it can also lead to infection of another person without proper precautions. health/hiv-aids/DS00005/DSECTION=symptomsMedical-surgical nursing (patient-centered collaborative care) 7th edition