A member asked:

Is there a name for the cream you apply before sex that prevents std's?

16 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Does not exist: There is no cream that will prevent sexually transmitted infections. You may be thinking of spermicide which helps decrease the risk of pregnancy.

Dr Kuitems and 12 doctors agreed

Answered 6/13/2021

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Called a condom: Condoms are effective in preventing most STDs second only to abstinence. There is no cream which can be guaranteed to prevent transmission of STDs.

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Is there a name for the cream you apply before sex that prevents std's?

16 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kuitems and 12 doctors agreed

Dr. George Klauber answered

Dr Finkelstein agreed

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