CONDOMS ARE USELESS Against AIDS Virus. WTF! All Cheongsters Si Liao

[Ichigo_Kurosaki]

TS - **Facts to Remember**

Effectiveness of condoms

Are condoms effective at preventing HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Studies into the effectiveness of condoms have shown that if a latex condom is used correctly every time you have sex, this is highly effective in providing protection against HIV.

The evidence for this is clearest in studies of couples in which one person is infected with HIV and the other not (discordant couples). In a study of discordant couples in Europe, among 123 couples who reported consistently using condoms, none of the uninfected partners became infected. In contrast, among the 122 couples who used condoms inconsistently, 12 of the uninfected partners became infected.

A recent review of 14 studies involving discordant couples concluded that consistent use of condoms led to an 80% reduction in HIV incidence.

In addition, correct and consistent use of latex condoms can reduce the risk of other STDs, including chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea and syphilis. Condoms must be used consistently and correctly to provide maximum protection. Consistent use means using a condom from start to finish with each act of intercourse.

How often do condoms fail?
There is no one answer to this, as different studies have shown different results. Many studies of condom effectiveness have counted how often women have become pregnant when their partners have used condoms for birth control. This "failure rate" includes cases where the couple did not use a condom every time they had sex, or they did not use the condom correctly. Some studies have included the times the condom was torn accidentally by people using it.

The main reason that condoms sometimes fail to prevent HIV/STD infection or pregnancy is incorrect or inconsistent use, not the failure of the condom itself. Using oil-based lubricants can weaken the latex, causing the condom to break. Condoms can also be weakened by exposure to heat or sunlight or by age, or they can be torn by teeth or fingernails. Also, remember to check the expiry date of your condom!

How often do condoms break or slip off?
A large body of research in the United States has shown that rates of breakage, caused by fault in the condom itself, are less than 2 condoms out of every 100 condoms. Studies also indicate that condoms slip off the penis in about 1-5% of acts of vaginal intercourse and slip down (but not off) about 3-13% of the time.9

Various studies have shown that knowledge and familiarity with the use of condoms reduce the likelihood of condom breakage and slippage during sex.

A major factor that can lead to a condom breaking or slipping off during sex is it's size, as this can affect how easy it is to put on and how likely it is to stay on. Different sizes of condoms are available, and it is important to make sure that the condom being used is the correct fit.. The male latex condom is the single, most efficient, available technology to reduce the sexual transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. - UNAIDS, WHO and UNFPA

TS, if you think that modern condoms are DANGEROUS, perhaps you could revert back to 1000BC protection method used by the Egyptians by using a linen sheath. Also, Condoms are NOT USED on Fingers or Toes!!!

[rolly]

anyway

for raw sex, HIV transmission on ave is 1:1000 chance... for female to male
for raw sex, hep B transmission on ave is 1: 200 chance... for female to male

of course if the viral count is high then its more risky

that said , to get a terminal disease its still not worth the risk

[uhoo]

extremely clear and useful info. u the man.

[nottituck]

condoms are not safe - a friend was wearing one when he got knocked down by a bus

kekekeke! laugh and i promise i stop sharing lame jokes here in this forum.

[D'sauna]

Come on lah guys.

The poor fellow is just trying to save the fucking world, and yet the world fucked at him.

Give appreciation for his concern. lah...

[1tigerboy]

if condoms is useless, then i think lots of people will be getting HIV. Use one condom at a time, i have bonk so many FL with condom. I have check up at kelantan lane in Singapore for HIV also, because i also scare of getting HIV but i am "Negative".

If you want 100% safe, dont come out and play FL. Stay at home and play your love one only.

Sorry if you disagree.

[UAVs]

TS just stopped after 2 postings. Maybe cos of all the samsters here that knows much more than he does.