The recommendations for a man aren’t that different than they are for women. You should get tested for STDs, have open and honest conversations with any sexual partners about staying safe, wear condoms to protect yourself and your partner, and consider getting the HPV vaccine to lower your chances of genital warts, passing it to a partner, or getting certain types of cancer. Even better? If you have a female partner and don’t want to become a father right now, be supportive of her using birth control that works for her.

-Dr. Raegan