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Safe Sex is More Than Just Physical Protection

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Deja Vaughn Student Contributor, University of South Carolina
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Kristina Zagame Student Contributor, University of South Carolina
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at South Carolina chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

 

You think you know everything about having safe sex.

We get caught up in the idea that when we have sex we must protect ourselves from STD’s or from getting pregnant… but no one ever mentions the protection from the feelings you can catch.

The feelings and memories left that can destroy your mind.

Where’s the cure for that? – Memories forever stuck in our heads.

Sex is a powerful, emotional experience. 

When you give yourself to someone you aren’t just exchanging pleasure. You become one with them. You’re telling your body and your mind that you trust this person enough to let them inside you. 

After sex a woman might mistake the release for her feelings that tell her, “This is your perfect partner.” The man goes back to being themselves, leaving a woman to think, “I’m not good enough.”

“How could I be so stupid?”

Your body is a temple and you are a goddess worth sacrificing for. Don’t give yourself to someone who doesn’t respect you enough to lie to get inside you. Never let yourself be reduced to some “side chick” or his “guilty pleasure,” you are more than that.

Realize that knowing the difference can make all the difference.

Stay guarded because sex is more than just physical.

Next time you are faced with the option of having sex, take the time to ask yourself the intentions of this before you give yourself away. 

Take the time to use both mental and physical protection.

Best,

Deja V

Inspired by: BuzzFeedVideo, Safe Sex.

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Deja Vaughn

South Carolina

My name is Deja Vaughn, i'am currently a junior at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Visual Communications.

Untouchable, Untouched.
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Kristina Zagame

South Carolina

Born and raised right outside the great city of Boston.

Senior at the University of South Carolina.

Major: Broadcast Journalism. Minor: Sport and Entertainment Management.

Interests include traveling, storytelling, and trying to squeeze in naps.

Biggest pet peeve: being told, "no."

Instagram & Twitter: @kzagame

GO COCKS!