Are Condoms Provided By Sex Workers Are Safe

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Safe Sex and HIV (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)

Hello Dr. Bob. How are you doing? I was just wondering about something. Has there ever been a CONFIRMED case of someone using proper protection and still contracting HIV? I know you say that if a condom doesn't break and is used properly then...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Joe,Unfortunately I cannot explain what other people might be thinking or how they might be interpreting (or misinterpreting) scientific data. What I can do is try to explain the scientific facts and let you draw your own conclusions, OK? You ask... Read more »

condoms aren't totally safe (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)

I don't really have a queston but rather a statement. i'm a 17 senoir in hight school and... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

HELP! Condom broke with sex worker

PLEASE HELP! I am going crazy with worry about what I should do next...I also cant believe how... Read more »

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U.S. Group That Provides HIV Prevention Services to Commercial Sex Workers Abroad Sues USAID Over Loss of Grant

Washington, D.C.-based DKT International , a not-for-profit organization that provides HIV/AIDS prevention services to commercial sex workers worldwide, has filed a federal lawsuit against USAID , arguing that the U.S. policy requiring HIV/AIDS... Read more »

Bangkok Post Profiles Group Providing Services for Male Commercial Sex Workers

The Bangkok Post on Tuesday profiled Swing, a not-for-profit group that provides services -- including education about condom use -- to male commercial sex workers in Bangkok, Thailand. Swing, which receives most of its funding from Family Health... Read more »

India's NACO to Distribute 1.5 Million Female Condoms to Sex Workers in Four States

Approximately 1.5 million female condoms will be distributed and marketed to commercial sex workers in four Indian states this year in an attempt to provide women with a method of HIV prevention, IANS/ Hindustan Times reports. Sujatha Rao,... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Determinants of Intention to Use Condoms Among Clients of Female Sex Workers in Haiti

The researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey to examine factors influencing intention to use condoms among clients of female sex workers (FSWs) at commercial sex sites in St. Marc and Gonaives, Haiti. They used a structured questionnaire to... Read more »

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Prostitutes vs.safe sex

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Is there such a thing as safe sex with a prostitute?
Barring condom failure, should there really be a concern?

This is not a moral issue for me, it is a serious inquiry.
Background is I am a single father raising 2 children devoting my time to my... Read more »

Need help, condom broke with sex worker.

Posted by Nos, 2 Replies

I'm really worrying about a choice I made yesterday. I was about to have sex with a sex worker. As I was going in the condom broke. I immediately pull out. Now I'm worrying if she was HIV positive that I might of caught it. Is being about to 24 hrs.... Read more »

sex with massage worker

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am worried sick. About 1 month ago,I had protected sex with an Asian massage worker here in the US. She used baby oil on the condom. This is so stupid. I feel like crying every day.I was unfaithful to my wife. I am so upset.I know I will have hiv... Read more »

How safe are Condoms?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hey,

I am a 21 year old bisexual who was wondering how safe condoms actually are during gay sex?

Since my last test I have had anal sex, me recieving twice from the same guy. I was wondering what the chances are of contracting the virus from safe sex.... Read more »

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