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It is important for men to understand their bodies and be familiar enough with them so that they can tell if something seems wrong or abnormal. Understanding how to give oneself a testicular exam is important in the detection of any abnormalities. But you can't rely solely on yourself; see a doctor if you have any concerns and take a look at some of our resources for men below. 1) Use Protection if having vaginal, oral or anal sex. It is important to use male condoms or female condoms in order to prevent both pregnancy and STI transmission. It is also a good idea to communicate with your partner about STIs and whether they are using another form of birth control. The SPARKS! office and Health Center hand out free condoms, and you can request safe sex supplies (male condoms, latex free condoms, female condoms, dental dams, and lubrication) online from the SPARKS! office here. You can also check out birth control options by clicking on the safe sex supplies below.
2) Get Tested for STIs. With as many as 1 in 2 adults having an STI and 1 in 4 college students getting STIs, it is important to get tested. Locations to get tested can be found on our STI page.
