How To Use Condoms Correctly

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How to Use Condoms Correctly

Condoms are like cars: If you have an accident with one, the cause is almost certainly operator error, not mechanical failure. Indeed, the estimated failure rate of latex condoms is between 2% and 5% -- and when a condom does tear during... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Texas: Hurst-Euless-Bedford Eighth-Grade Curriculum to Correct Condom Effectiveness Rate

Hurst-Euless-Bedford officials have updated the district's eighth-grade science curriculum to reflect accurate condom efficacy rates. The eighth-grade lesson plan in place since 2001 states: "Latex condoms are designed to prevent the exchange of... Read more »

Correctly Used Condoms Do Reduce STD Risk

A recent study found that adolescent girls who use condoms correctly are protected from common STDs. However, the findings show that just 16 percent of the young women used condoms properly. The study, led by Dr. Gabriela Paz-Bailey of CDC, found... Read more »

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Did i use a condom correctly? I will donate $100 Dollars to your foundation

Hi doctor bob i recently had sex with a female friend i put on a condom and briefly penetrated her for 5 seconds. i wasent very turned on by her so i lost my erection doing so. i took of the condom and masturbated to get it hard again. 5 minutes...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,"Proper use" of condoms would entail using a separate condom for each episode of penetrative sex. However, the overall HIV-acquisition risk of the condom re-use episode you describe would be negligible at best. If you remain worried, a... Read more »

Correct use of a condom

Hi RickYou have repeatedly mentioned that key to condom protecting from HIV is consistent and correct use. What exactly is correct and incorrect use? Could you give specific examples of incorrect use of condom? Does size of the condom matter? Is...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. To learn more about correct condom use, visit The Body's condom information area. Generally speaking, the size of the condom will only make a difference if:1) the condom is too small, in which case it is more... Read more »

correct informations (CONDOMS)

Hi, Dr. Bob!I was talking about latex condom and vaseline which would be used sometimes also by prostitutes, unfortunately.He read that latex condome, if it once comes in touch with vaseline or baby-oil can at once pass hiv particles, even if it is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Robby,Vaseline and all other oil-based or petroleum-based products should not be used with latex condoms, as they cause the condom to deteriorate and increase the risk it will break. If Vaseline cannot be avoided, bring your own polyurethane... Read more »

protected oral sex with old condom (CONDOM IN CAR, 2009) (PROPER CONDOM USE, 2009)

I received a protected oral sex in a massage parlor for a minute or two. But the condom I used was in my car for 2 months. It has been exposed to heat over 100F. However it did not break while I received the oral sex. Does the exposure to heat any...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Your condom was in the car for two months? Wow, that's quite a dry spell, dude. Do you happen to resemble Dick Cheney or something like that?Your worries are unwarranted. Heat can denature latex, making it more likely to break. Luckily your... Read more »

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Corrected Update: I am going to die

Posted by soworried27, 1 Reply

So sorry I meant to post the update with the original story under, and I forgot to post the update. Anyway, I got a hold of the girl via text and she claims that she is clean. She says that she is tested once a year when she goes for her regular... Read more »

is it correct?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had a protected sex with a prostitute 1 month ago and had very mild potential symptoms in this 1 month.. I was extremely worried because I had fingered her , and I bite my nails so there are few light cuts next to my nails which very rarely... Read more »

Risk of condom

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

pls note that the condom is not safe, you are still in the risk of getting hpv genital warts during skin to skin contact because some of your genital area is not protected by condom Read more »

Condoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

How Effective is a Condom if it is used properly ? and if it breaks will you know ? Read more »

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