Safe Intimacy: Expert Explains 9 Thing Every Woman Must Know

In an Instagram post shared on August 7, Dr Wendy Goodall McDonald, an obstetrician-gynaecologist from Chicago, revealed a bombshell through about protection and women's health.

A correct use of a condom not only prevents pregnancy, but also protects you from Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and hepatitis. However, while the latex condom is typically known to prevent diseases and pregnancy, it does not provide absolute protection.

In an Instagram post shared on August 7, Dr Wendy Goodall McDonald, an obstetrician-gynaecologist from Chicago, revealed a bombshell through about protection and women's health. She writes in a video text, "Advice I would give you as an OBGYN of 18 years if I weren't afraid of hurting your feelings."

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Nine Truths For Safe Intimacy Every Woman Must Know

Here are nine hard-hitting truths from an OPGYN with 18 years of experience, covering topics ranging from suicidal insecurities, getting pregnant, to diseases linked to unprotected intercourse that can harm women's well-being.

1. Society capitalizes on women's insecurities with fragrance and flowers.
2. If you were taught douche was a healthy vulva practices, the person who taught you was lied to too.
3. Some of us are putting unsafe products in our vagines to please people who don't even know where we pee from.
4. Pregnancy can happen if you aren't actively and consistently preventing it, even if it hasn't happened yet.
5. If you wouldn't sleep in a respiratory face mask, you shouldn't sleep in a panty.
6. If you are afraid to look at your vagine, the patriarchy may be to blame. Don't feel bad. It's okay to look.
7. Condoms can't 100% prevent HPV or Herpes.
8. HPV and Herpes aren't the end of the world. Both are livable, but you may need a healthcare provider to help you feel comfortable
9. Having a baby is beautiful, but who you have a baby with... can make or break... let me shut up

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the best way to prevent STDs and other diseases related to intimacy is to abstain from sex, or be in a long-term relationship with someone who has multiple partners.