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ADVERTORIAL
TAKING CHARGE OF
YOUR (SEXUAL) HEALTH
ENGLISH
Sexual health is not only understood as the absence of sexually
transmitted infections, it includes holistic well-being in and with
one‘s own sexuality as well. After all, good sex also strengthens
the immune system. So, nobody should have to miss out on
enjoying a healthy sex life, especially right now.
Unfortunately, even the best sex can sometimes
bring some less-than-desirable surprises. The
good thing is: With just a few steps and suggestions,
you can take good care of your sexual
health.
1. QUESTION YOUR PREJUDICES AND
NEEDS
Taking care of our body and health openly and
proudly has become part of our everyday life:
We take nutritional supplements, go to the gym
and get medical check-ups, meditate for better
concentration and mental health, or switch to an
anti-inflammatory diet. As critically and devoted
as we look to our physical well-being, we often
neglect our sexual health with shame.
Sometimes we lack awareness of this part of
our lives and often our own preferences and
attitudes get in the way of taking care of this
matter. But of course an active and healthy life
also includes sex.
2. KNOW YOUR RISK
Being and staying sexually healthy does not
mean abstinence or monogamy, but rather
taking responsibility for yourself and others. Not
all sex is equally risky, but suitable protection
can be found for every risk, for example with
regular STD screenings. Confidential advice on
sexually transmitted infections can be obtained
from certain checkpoints or HIV-AIDS counseling
services.
3. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
Being aware of your own sexual behavior and regular
testing for sexually transmitted infections
are ultimately comparable to the German AHA
rules for coping with the corona pandemic. That
is: Abstand, Hygiene, Alltagsmaske (Distance,
Hygiene, Face mask). In both cases it is not just
about your own health and lifestyle, but about
staying healthy in a responsible manner and out
of solidarity.
With the s.a.m. health service, not only can the
samples be taken easily and conveniently at
home, the results are received via SMS after a
few days. As soon as the next test is due, you’ll
receive a reminder via SMS.
4. TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR SEXUAL
HEALTH
As in all matters of health and well-being, selfdetermination
and discretion are paramount.
The offer from s.a.m health was designed on this
basis. A confident approach to one‘s own sexual
health can not only improve your personal wellbeing,
but also help your partner/s to become
more secure.
s.a.m health is a joint project between the
Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe, AIDS-Hilfe Munich,
Labor Lademannbogen and ViiV Healthcare.
s.a.m health was developed with and for the
community: The users love the simplicity,
discretion and professionalism of the offer.
Your first test kit will be sent to you in the
mail in just a few steps.
More information at www.samhealth.de.
With the kind support of ViiV Healthcare
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