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Do Condoms Prevent STD’s?
In order for condom use to be effective in decreasing the risk of HIV, chlamydia, genital herpers, genital warts, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, and syphilis you have to use every time, and you have to use them correctly.
This means that you have to use a condom each time you have genital, oral, or anal sex. Only use a condom once.
Also, the condom needs to be put on correctly. [See: How To Use a Condom]
Be careful NOT use Petroleum jelly as a lubricant as it can cause the latex to break down.
The penis needs to be withdrawn after ejaculation and if an erection is lost, the condom can come off.
Spermicides have be shown to help prevent transmission some STD’s however it’s questionable if some spermicides can break down the latex so use spermicidal condom.
Condoms are not 100% safe. The only way to be 100% safe is to practice abstinence. Also, limited sexual activity to a monogamous (one partner) relationship (where both people have tested negative) is another way to stay safe.
The information contained on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.