Condoms
Having unprotected sex is by far the easiest way that HIV is passed on when a man with HIV has sex with a man who doesn’t.
Using a condom not only protects against HIV being passed on but also cuts the risk of many other sexually transmitted diseases.
Some people think that using a condom makes sex less fun. Other people have become creative and find condoms sexy. Not having to worry about infecting someone will definitely make sex much more enjoyable!
If you are not used to using condoms: practice, practice, practice.
With the increase of HIV positive gay men, having sex without condoms has never been riskier. But using them isn’t always easy, especially if your boyfriend or sex partner doesn't want to. The next few pages have tips on making condoms work for you, from choosing the right condom and lubricant to discovering the correct way to use condoms and learning how to reduce the chance of things going wrong when you use them.
Remember that condoms do not provide 100% protection against all STDs—but you are ALWAYS safer using a condom! You can get certain STDs, like herpes or HPV, from contact with your partner's bare skin, even if one of you is wearing a condom. But condoms lessen the risk of infection even for those types of STDs.
Condoms with the spermicide Nonoxynol-9 are NOT recommended for STD/HIV prevention. Nonoxynol-9 (N9) irritates rectal walls, which increases the chance of HIV infection if infected body fluids do come in contact with them.
For a complete list of sexual activities and the risks they pose for transmitting HIV or other STDs visit www.aids.gov, risky business web-site. To access it, CLICK HERE
Learning to use condoms properly, and using them consistently, is a major step in adopting safer sex practices. To find out more info on condoms click on the links below.
Using a condom not only protects against HIV being passed on but also cuts the risk of many other sexually transmitted diseases.
Some people think that using a condom makes sex less fun. Other people have become creative and find condoms sexy. Not having to worry about infecting someone will definitely make sex much more enjoyable!
If you are not used to using condoms: practice, practice, practice.
With the increase of HIV positive gay men, having sex without condoms has never been riskier. But using them isn’t always easy, especially if your boyfriend or sex partner doesn't want to. The next few pages have tips on making condoms work for you, from choosing the right condom and lubricant to discovering the correct way to use condoms and learning how to reduce the chance of things going wrong when you use them.
Remember that condoms do not provide 100% protection against all STDs—but you are ALWAYS safer using a condom! You can get certain STDs, like herpes or HPV, from contact with your partner's bare skin, even if one of you is wearing a condom. But condoms lessen the risk of infection even for those types of STDs.
Condoms with the spermicide Nonoxynol-9 are NOT recommended for STD/HIV prevention. Nonoxynol-9 (N9) irritates rectal walls, which increases the chance of HIV infection if infected body fluids do come in contact with them.
For a complete list of sexual activities and the risks they pose for transmitting HIV or other STDs visit www.aids.gov, risky business web-site. To access it, CLICK HERE
Learning to use condoms properly, and using them consistently, is a major step in adopting safer sex practices. To find out more info on condoms click on the links below.
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To find out more info on condoms click on the links below:
Condoms Dos and Don'ts Choosing The Right Condom Guide to Putting on Condoms Where to Find Condoms Lube Problems Using Condoms Condom Broke Condom Slip Off Erection Problems To learn more about how to use a condom correctly, see the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Tips For Using Condoms And Dental Dams. |
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Tests: Find places where you can get free HIV/STD testing in Wake County.
Condoms: Find places where you can get free condoms in Wake County.
For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program and testing, please call 919-250-3950.
Do you have questions about HIV/STDs that you want answered? E-mail questions to: std.program@wakegov.com
To see all other resources in Wake County, North Carolina & the United States, CLICK HERE to return to our resources and links page.
Condoms: Find places where you can get free condoms in Wake County.
For general information about Wake County’s HIV/STD program and testing, please call 919-250-3950.
Do you have questions about HIV/STDs that you want answered? E-mail questions to: std.program@wakegov.com
To see all other resources in Wake County, North Carolina & the United States, CLICK HERE to return to our resources and links page.
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This education awareness project is sponsored by the
LGBT Center of Raleigh. Created and designed by Luke Keeler. |
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