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I had anal sex with condom on, am i protected from stds?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Herpes Simplex: Can come in contact with skin in areas that the condom is not covering. Condoms are very beneficial but that does not mean that they are always 100% effective.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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