do condoms prevent HIV, aids or other STD?
913664
NO, theres like a 97% that you won't get a disease, but a condom does at certain point protect you, but the only way to prevent every sex involved disease is to stay sex free.
1046430
condoms work about 98% of the time.  some of the times that they don't work are: if you put it on too tightly, then when he comes it bursts at the end; if the condom is too big, it can come off in the girl; if the condom is old or has been left outside (in the car, in a wallet, etc) then the rubber can get brittle and break...
55415
There ARE latex free condoms. Also, there are sheep skin condoms, but I'm really not sure if HIV can pass through those or not!! The female condoms are latex as well. You might want to call planned parenthood and just ask them for specific brands that are latex free.
1002644
In response to a previous answer, HPV is not small enough to be passed through a condom.  There are not microscopic holes in latex condoms (lambskin condoms are a different story).  HPV can be transmitted even with a condom because it is a virus that exists on the skin, and condoms do not cover ever part of the skin that touches your partner.  The same is true for herpes.  That being said, condoms are still the best way to prevent STDs.\n\nAnd yes, oral sex can pass most if not all of STDs.  I have seen plenty of patients with gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis and others that they acquired through oral sex.
591330
No, they think of the business. Even condoms aren't 100% effective, as you can still get AIDS/HIV through open cuts, semen/vaginal fluid, etc.
677725
No, because condoms are only good for like 15 minutes...and then are only 98% effective.  \n\nA combinations of condoms (when used properly) and the pill are your best bet, because that provides protection from STD's as well as birth control.
1134673
AIDS is caused by a virus HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus)\nOn can get infected by HIV by,\nunprotected penetrative sex (vaginal, anal, oral) with an infected partner,.\nTransfusion of infected blood and blood products.\nContaminated needles and syringes and \nFrom an infected mother to her baby before, during delivery or through breast milk.\n\nCondoms make sex safer when used properly but they are not 100 percent safe. Safety factors to check on when buying and using condoms are,\n- Expiry date of the condom - do not use one which has expired.\n- Storage - condoms should be kept away from the heat (for example, from car glove compartments, direct sunlight), and pressure (for example, sitting on a wallet containing condoms).\n- Making sure that sharp objects do not tear a condom during use.\n- Making sure that the air is expelled from the teat of the condom while wearing, so as to prevent it from bursting during intercourse.\nIts a myth that only gays get it,anybody who has unprotected hetrosexual or homosexual relations with an infected partner(same sex or oppisite sex) is at risk of being infected with HIV.\n\nI'm telling u all I know about HIV since uve answered ur question urself.
243291
Though condoms reduce the risk of infection, NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING is 100% safe.  If you decide to have a sexual relationship with your infected partner, be prepared for the potential consequences.  Good luck.
1054373
If you don't know your partner's sexual history, then the person receiving oral sex should wear a condom to help prevent STD's for there are some STD's which can be contracted by the mouth.\n\nI believe there are special condom's made for oral sex - so check that out - just don't use any condom available to you.
65229
ok well to be honest, i would think the condom is the best way to prevent pregnacy for a woman that you want to get involved with. Itz pretty good to Std's too. Pills or anything else has some side effects that can be hazardous to a person's life. i would stick with the condoms
1031742
Yes, you can get an STD.  There are some STD's that are out there that do not require gential contact.  Condoms give a false sense of security.  Be careful!
206603
If you are using contraceptive and/or STD protection, it's ok.  If you're both STD free and want to get pregnant or are on birth control, it's not a problem.  If you're using condoms to prevent STDs and/or pregnancy, then it must be done inside the condom, obviously.
388166
The condom is believed to be about 98% effective. So, out of one hundred people using them, 2 will have to deal with breakage and possible pregnancy or STDs
276688
lol your a goody girl arent you? but a condom is what guys use for safe sex, they put it on there penis so sperm wont go into the girls vagina and make her pregnant
832088
Absolutely NOT! All the pill protects you from is pregnancy. It doesn't do squat to prevent STD's. It's quite likely that you have something that may not have even shown up yet, so before you get to your next partner be sure to get tested. Unless you're in a completely monogomous and trusted relationship, you have to use condoms. You'll be more than sorry if you don't. Believe me.
641597
condoms and being regularly tested
316400
Most condoms are Made from latex, similar to what hospital glove are made from. Latex will break down over a period of time in which it goes brittle and porous plus loosing elasticity (which is needed for the umm  load) and will lead to breakage and rupture. \n\nIn addition, being that most condoms now have added lubricants and medicine to prevent (or try to prevent) the transmission of STD. These chemicals will also break down over a period of time, hence affecting the condom itself.