What is the best way to make sure you do not get an std or hiv? choose less risky sexual behaviors
use condoms consistently and correctly;
reduce the number of people with whom you have sex;
limit or eliminate drug and alcohol use before and during sex;
have an honest and open talk with your healthcare provider and ask whether you should be tested for stds and hiv;
talk to your healthcare provider and find out if pre-exposure prophylaxis, or prep, is a good option for you to prevent hiv infection.