People are of opinion that tips and methods for safe sex reduce the joy and fun of lovemaking activity.
This can only be someone's personal opinion but increasing cases of people suffering due to sexually transmitted diseases or STD have underlined the idea of safe sex.
The definition of safe sex is the sexual activity people are involved in where they have used precautions to protect themselves from STD like AIDS.
There are many activities those are employed by lovers during the act which can transfer an infection from one body to another.
Sometimes the source of infection is unaware that he or she is carrying a particular disease before they have already infected few people.
Use of condom during lovemaking act with any partner is a must which can protect from many types of infections though this is not a complete protection.
HIV virus can be transmitted through unprotected oral and anal sex too.
If any partner has cuts or open ulcers in the mouth than oral sex can transmit HIV virus, it is better to avoid such activity when one is suffering from such injuries in mouth.
If one is keen to perform oral sex then use of flavored condoms for male and plastic wraps for females shall be used for safer oral sex.
Dental dam is a square piece of latex which can be found at condom stores or drugstores and also at dental clinics, covering the crotch of female before going for oral stimulation will act as shield to infections.
Do not flip or touch the other side of the wrap during the act.
Best condoms are made up of latex which provides maximum protection from STDs, even condoms made up of polyurethane are good if one is allergic to latex, putting condom on male genital before oral sex will protect female from infections.
Use separate condoms for oral and vaginal sex.
Always remember menstrual blood can transmit all types of virus and infecting agents so avoiding lovemaking during periods is recommended.
Another tip for safer sex is to wear a condom on two fingers and apply some lubrication to it for vaginal and anal stimulation; this avoids direct contact from fluids secreted once the woman is excited.
Stimulating woman with toys or other tools is also a method adopted for safer sex, these toys shall not be used by everyone and proper cleaning or disposal should be done after use.
Suction devices are used for stimulating males or simple masturbation with proper lubrication and wearing surgical gloves can also arouse the feelings with more safety.
If one wants to use lubrication due to any reason make sure that males shall use lubrication after they have put on the condom and oil based lubricants shall be avoided as they make latex brittle which may burst the condom during the act.
Lubricants like KY Jelly, aqua lube, and astroglide are good for use and use of vaseline and other creams and oils shall be avoided.
Do not rely on female condoms for safer sex as they provide protection just from pregnancy and not from infections.