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A member asked:
My girlfriend has aids and we had unprotected sex because she said that the birth control protected me, true?
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No: The birth control pill, when used correctly, protects against pregnancy. But it provides no protection against sexually transmitted infections for either partner.
Answered 8/4/2015
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No: Bc does not protect you, only condoms, and getting her viral load to undetectable.
Answered 7/5/2012
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