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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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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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