While STIs can be unpleasant, unhealthy and there are actions you can take to reduce your risk of contracting one, you can never reduce it to zero. Nina addresses the reality that life comes with inherent risk — many everyday activities have a risk of harmful consequences, some far worse than others (which is why she doesn't bungee jump).

Everybody should be aware of the risks involved in certain activities and be able to weigh the benefits of your lifestyle against any inherit risk. It may be worth the risk to be as sexually active as Nina Hartley, to Nina Hartley, but only you can decide what level of risk is acceptable to you. Nina discusses some methods for reducing risk and establishing boundaries and barriers for avoiding STIs.

Got something you want to ask Nina? (Of course you do.) Drop her a line at tuesdayswithnina@gmail.com. Now, while we can’t promise that every question received will get a personal response, however, those that do will be answered frankly, entertainingly, enlighteningly and, if we know Nina, in the spirit of happy, healthy sex and a satisfied libido.