Are there any benefits to waiting to have sex in a relationship?

Answer: 

There are some studies to show that waiting to be intimate in a relationship is beneficial and increases relationship stability, satisfaction, the quality of the sex and communication.

Myth: My girlfriend uses other contraception so we don’t need to use condoms
Truth:

Sexually transmitted infections can be passed on from person to person when not using condoms. Also no contraception is perfect for preventing pregnancy, especially if the person forgets to take the pill for example, so using condoms offers a further level of protection.

Had unprotected sex?

If you have had unprotected sex this puts you at risk of catching a sexually transmitted infection.

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