CDC urges safe sex ahead of Valentine’s DayBy Lee I-chia / Staff reporterAhead of Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year long holiday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) urged people to practice safe sex to prevent HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It also announced a limited-time discount for ordering HIV self-test kits on its Web site from Saturday to Feb. 28. CDC official Lee Chia-chi (李佳琪) on Tuesday said that this year’s Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year long holiday are connected, and many people might have plans to enjoy intimacy and sexual activity with loved ones, so the CDC is reminding people to practice safe sex. Safe sex involves using a condom from start to finish and properly applying water-based lubricant to prevent condom breakage, she said. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease ControlIf people have engaged in unprotected sex, they should get tested for HIV or STIs regularly, she added.

Source: Taipei Times February 11, 2026 20:17 UTC