A member asked:

If a hiv married couple are on hiv medications would it better to use a condom for safe sex?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes but clarify: I am assuming you are referring to one member of the couple having HIV and is on medication. Condom use is never 100% protective in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, however, a condom use is better than not using anything. Another member asked about use of a female and male condom; this would also be beneficial but not 100% protective.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Just because both partners have HIV doesn't mean it's the same strain. There is a phenomenon called " swarming" where a persons wild type virus is replaced by another. It is important.

Answered 11/29/2017

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