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A member asked:
How effective are condoms against preventing stds?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Condoms: Consistent & correct use of condoms has a 98 % rate of efficacy in preventing pregnancy. However, condoms are not always used consistently or properly which can lead to a first-year efficacy rate for pregnancy protection of 85 to 86 %.
Answered 11/16/2014
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Very effective: They can be very effective against STD's like Gonorrhea and Chlamydia , HIV. Cannot protect as well against HSV as that may be transmitted for scrotal/perineal source.
Answered 6/11/2017
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STD: Condoms are effective if worn properly. However, it only protects the shaft of the penis. If your partner has an active herpes infection then it is possible to transfer the herpes where the condom doesn't cover. Also, "natural" condoms don't protect against HIV. Use latex condoms for the best protection.
Answered 6/11/2017
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STD: condom is so far the best and very effective way to stop STD. Of course it is still not 100%, due to inappropriate use or broken.
Answered 12/9/2015
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