How Well Do Condoms Work Against Hiv

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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 »

re: My doc says condoms don't work

Dear Dr. Bob,I confronted my MD friend after receiving your reply about the effectiveness of latex... Read more »

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Doctor BOB PROOF THAT CONDOMS REALLY DO WORK!!!!

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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 »

PARTNER SECRETLY REMOVED CONDOM THEN CONFESSED HIV

Posted by FORTHEBIRDS, 2 Replies

Hi,
On 4/5 i slept with my x husband. Although I insisted he wear a condom and he started out with one on, when the deed was done the condom was on the bed and he said, "yup, I took it off!"
I went bananas, and after discussing it for a month he said... Read more »

For the Heterosexual worried well

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Researchers ID Risk Factors for Heterosexual HIV Transmission
In the nation's largest and longest study of heterosexual HIV transmission, UCSF researchers found transmission rates remain extremely low. Those rates, they said, could be even lower by... Read more »

How do I live well with HIV?

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I've been working and putting my efforts into this website for HIV+ gay men for over a year - www.BeOneCity.com. It's all about HIV without the shame and stigma. Let's live well and have some fun. There's more to us than this disease.....

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