Do People Get AIDS From Inverted Condom

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Nonoxynol-9 Nonoxynol-9 is a chemical that kills sperm (a spermicide). It can help prevent pregnancy when it is used in the vagina along with condoms or other birth control methods. Nonoxynol-9 should not be used in the mouth or rectum. Because nonoxynol-9 kills HIV in the test tube, it was considered as a way to prevent HIV infection during sex. Unfortunately, many people are allergic to it. Their sex organs (penis, vagina, and rectum) can get...

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Dear experts,I am a Norwegian male 42 years old. Last September I performed oral sex on a girl who is definitely in the "low-risk"-category. I decided to forget the whole thing. However, 2-3 weeks after I developed red spots on my tongue...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Norwegian,Your T-cell subsets really aren't all that "strange." T-cells are involved in many illnesses other than HIV, and often can have transient, very normal variations up and down. Have you excluded HIV infection?... Read more »

People keep asking question about condoms, well let's put it straigth and see !! Quotes from CDC brochures will explain it all (CONDOM EFFICACY, 2009)

Below are quotes from CDC brochures: There have been recent reports of naturally occurring holes in latex that are big enough for HIV to pass through. Why does CDC still recommend condoms to prevent HIV infection? The reports of holes in latex...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Unfortunately I rarely have the chance to keep up with the BBS chatter. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. The old, and I do mean old, myth that latex condoms are no better than fishnet stockings in preventing HIV transmission has become a... Read more »

Effectiveness of condoms (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)

I am confused good doctor...you said HIV can't penetrate a condom no, way no how....why does The CDC website say its only 85% effective. They say that it still possible to get HIV. I googled it and I see everything from 98% to 80%. I know...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I've addressed this topic numerous times before and have nothing new to add. See below.Dr. Bobcondoms aren't totally safe (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)Jan 10, 2007 I don't really have a queston but rather a statement. i'm a... Read more »

Allergic to Latex (CONDOMS, USING CONDOMS, LAMBSKIN CONDOMS)

I am allergic to Latex which seems to be the only type of condom that protect.Is this true? Are there any other alternatives? I read that lambskin does not protect........

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Another QTND (question that never dies) and ATNC (answer that never changes). See below.Dr. BobMy girlfriend is allergic to latex, so we can't use a condom. What other protection is there?Nov 28, 2003 Hello, I'm a teen virgin and so... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

do latex condoms really prevent the tranmission of HIV? Is it recommended for people who have sex with a condom get tested after the sex? How long would they have to wait to test? Is Home Access reliable? Read more »

do condom really work ?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

people are getting infected and they say they had no exposure to a person with HIV maybe they got it from Kissing or even sex with a condom ? or sitting in the hot tub or bathroom shower in a health club floor.
Since these people are getting infected... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Has any one heard of a person contracting HIV after they used a condom, while performing intercourse with a possibly HIV infected person?

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Did you take off the condoms to get pregnant?

Posted by Achieve

Achieve, a publication of ACRIA and GMHC, is looking for stories from people with HIV or their partners who have taken off the condoms in order to have a child. If you did, could you email me? You dont have to use your real name. Here are some... Read more »

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