Proctitis (cont.)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Slideshow Pictures

Medical Author:

Hardik C Soni, MD

Coauthor:

Eugene Hardin, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Coauthor:

Craig Wilder, MD

Medical Editor:

Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM

Medical Editor:

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

Medical Editor:

James Quinn, MD

Prevention

Prevention begins with addressing the high-risk sexual behaviors that you may engage in. Sexually safe behaviors include using protection such as the condom, knowing your sexual partner and history, and avoiding anal intercourse. You must use safe sex practices, such as condoms, if you engage in high-risk sexual behaviors such as these:

Having multiple sexual partners (or changing sexual partners)
A previous history of any sexually transmitted disease
Having a partner with a past history of any STD
Having a partner with an unknown sexual history
Using drugs or alcohol (these may increase the likelihood of unsafe sexual practices)
Having a partner who is an IV drug user
Bisexual or homosexual partners
Anal intercourse (Anal sex with a condom decreases the risk of proctitis by STDs, but you can still get proctitis from anal trauma.)
Having unprotected intercourse (sex without the use of a condom) with an unknown partner