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Condoms
Condoms can prevent you from getting most STIs and can stop you passing on HIV to other people or being reinfected with another strain of HIV. Condoms only work when used properly.
In the UK and some other countries, extra-strong condoms used to be recommended for anal sex, but recent research has found that standard strength condoms are just as safe. A water-based lubricant should be used with condoms, as oil-based ones weaken the rubber in condoms and can cause tiny tears. Condoms should never be reused.
If you are having sex for a long time, then it is safest to change condoms.
HIV and sexual health clinics provide free condoms, and in some cities free condoms can also be obtained from gay venues. They can also be obtained from family planning clinics.
Condoms should be disposed of as rubbish and not flushed down the toilet.