05/06/2025
🎭🇱🇨 Carnival Vibes Are Coming… But So Is the Reminder! 🥳
As the excitement builds, let’s not forget to take care of our s*xual health.
Dr. Gail Gajadhar from the Ministry of Health reminds us that Carnival is a time when people can make risky choices, especially under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
✅ Be prepared
✅ Carry protection
✅ Know your partner – or protect yourself if you don’t
Condoms are FREE, easy to carry, and a smart part of your Carnival safety kit.
Safe s*x isn’t just for Carnival — it’s for life. Let’s protect ourselves and each other from STIs like HIV, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
🗣️ St. Lucians — Let’s party smart and stay safe this Carnival! 💃🏽🕺🏽
MINISTRY OF HEALTH URGES SAFE SEXUAL PRACTICES DURING FESTIVITIES
Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health’s Infectious Disease Unit, Dr. Gail Gajadhar, has reminded the public to take care of their s*xual health during carnival festivities. She said during the carnival season, people are more likely to become impetuous. She urged the public to be prepared regardless of the circumstances.
“Carnival is a time when we find people are uninhibited, meaning they are more likely to do things they would not have done in other situations. There are different reasons for that, for example, alcohol use. Any substance that alters feelings and moods can affect one’s ability to make sound decisions,” she said.
“I encourage persons to be prepared and carry protection. If you don’t know your partner, ensure that you have protection so that if you find yourself in an unexpected situation you are prepared. Safe s*x does not apply only to carnival festivities. It applies 365 days a year, and ideally you’re practicing safe s*x because you don’t want to acquire any unwanted s*xually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis."
Dr. Gajadhar said condoms are readily available, free, easy to carry and should be part of one's safety package for carnival.
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