What Condoms Do Not Protect Against: Key Sexual Health Facts
Discover what condoms can't protect against regarding STIs and sexual health to ensure better safety in your sexual practices.
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Condoms do not protect against all sexual health risks. While effective at preventing most STIs (like HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia), they do not fully guard against STIs transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes, HPV (human papillomavirus), and syphilis. These infections can be spread from areas not covered by a condom. Therefore, combining condoms with regular health check-ups and discussions with partners about health history is recommended.
FAQs & Answers
- What STIs do condoms protect against? Condoms are effective in protecting against STIs such as HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, but not all.
- Why don't condoms protect against all STIs? Condoms do not cover all areas that may come into contact during sexual activity, which is why skin-to-skin transmitted infections may still spread.
- How can I reduce my risk of STIs? Regular health check-ups, open communication with partners, and using condoms can significantly lower your risks.
- Do condoms prevent pregnancy? Yes, condoms are also an effective method of contraception, but combining methods is often recommended for enhanced protection.