One of the major challenges which tourism industry is facing includes the threat of AIDS. Underdeveloped countries attract tourists being cheap destinations. Unemployment and urge to earn easy money from filthy rich travelers has given rise to prostitution of all kinds in these countries. The pimps and prostitutes in attractive postures easily attract tourists.

Unsafe sex and perverted sexual behaviors are very common with the helpless prostitutes, which is not easy in United States. Eventually, they become mobile shops selling sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS. Here are some safe travel tips for avoiding AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

Common causes of AIDS/ HIV infection in tourists are:

• Sex with strangers and infected persons is common cause of AIDS. Unsafe sex without condoms and homosexual activities increases the risk of infection.

• Sharing needles with drug-dependents for administering drugs can transmit AIDS. Drawing blood or administering injections with shared and non-sterile needles can also cause infection. Transfusion of HIV infected blood from unknown donors is another factor causing infection.

• Perverted sexual behaviors, which can lead to exchange of blood cells and semen in partners, can also cause AIDS.

Safety tips to safeguard from infection of AIDS/ HIV

• We advise travelers to avoid sexual encounters with persons infected with HIV or whose HIV infection status is unknown. This includes avoiding sexual activity with intravenous drug users and persons with multiple sexual partners, such as male or female commercial sex workers.

• If you cannot avoid sex, use condoms. Condoms prevent AIDS/ HIV infection by avoiding the blood transmission across genitals. Always carry good quality condoms in your purse. Those who are sensitive to latex should use condoms made of polyurethane or other synthetic materials

• If you cannot control your sexual desire, use alternate sexual activities. You can also try experimenting with many adult sex toys available in market. Using a sex toy may seem an awkward idea; however, it is better than carrying HIV from your dream destination. Instant sexual impulses can lead you in a painful web of AIDS.

• If you are sexually too active, travel along with your partner. Having sex with single partner is the best health practice to avoid the risk of HIV AIDS.

• In case of accidental unsafe sexual contact, immediately clean your genitals with an antiseptic lotion and report to hospital for an immediate checkup. If detected with and contagious disease, start taking precautions to avoid its transmission to your beloved ones.