There are different ways of protecting against STIs/STIs, depending on the type of intercourse. These include the male condom, for vaginal, anal or oral penetration, or the female condom for vaginal penetration only. A dental dam can be used for protection during certain oral practices, and latex fingertips or gloves for digital penetration. Vaccines are also available to protect against certain STIs and STDs (HPV, hepatitis A and B, etc.). Contraception does not protect against STIs.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- Santé Publique France's "Question Sexualité" website
- The Santé Publique France website, and its thematic dossier on all STDs / STIs
- The "Sexualités entre hommes et prévention" information site
- Regional COREVIH websites
- The French Ministry of Solidarity and Health website, and the article "Informer sur le VIH/Sida et les autres infections sexuellement transmissibles (IST)".
- The section dedicated to STDs / STIs on the Assurance Maladie "Ameli" website

And more specifically for AIDS, you can consult the Sida Info Service website.