An essential component of counseling women regarding safe sex practices includes discussion regarding avoiding the exchange of body fluids. The physical barrier promoted for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the condom. Nurses can help motivate patients to use condoms by initiating a discussion related to a number of aspects of condom use. The most important of these is:

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The most important aspect of condom use for women is strategies to enhance condom use. This includes discussing how to negotiate condom use with partners, addressing concerns or barriers to condom use, and promoting consistent and correct use of condoms. Choice of colors and special features, leaving the decision up to the male partner, and places to safely carry condoms are secondary to the importance of strategies to enhance condom use.

An Essential Component of Counseling Women Regarding Safe Sex Practices