While condom use may be at the top of your list of safe sex tips, it may not be 100% effective when it comes to STIs and STDs. According to the World Health Organization, more than one million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur worldwide every day, most of which are asymptomatic. Statistics also show that there are nearly 374 million new infections every year, a quarter of which are curable sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis.
Sexually transmitted infections and STDs are infections and diseases that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. Condoms can prevent most of these, but they never completely protect you. Let’s find out what STIs and STDs condoms can’t prevent.
Health Shots spoke to Dr Shwetha S Kamath, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, BirthRight, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bengaluru, to understand the role of condoms in effectively preventing STIs and STDs.
Condoms are effective in reducing the risk of contracting most of these infections. “When used correctly, condoms are very effective and can create a barrier between sexual partners’ sexual fluids, thereby reducing the risk of most sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, gonorrhea and chlamydia,” Dr Kamath said.
A study published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine showed that condoms are 90% effective in providing protection against HIV, hepatitis B virus, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Another study published in the National Library of Medicine also showed that condoms can help protect women from trichomonas infection.
However, using condoms does not prevent skin-to-skin infections. “Some STIs and STDs, such as herpes and human papillomavirus (HPV), genital warts, syphilis and acne, can be spread through skin-to-skin contact, despite the use of condoms, because of their Nature, they can still spread. Transmitted through skin-to-skin contact.”
Dr. Kamath explains that during a herpes outbreak in the testicles, for example, the virus may be spread if those areas come into contact with a partner’s vulva or anus while using a condom.
Condoms are your most powerful option. Condoms create a barrier to ensure that no bodily fluids come into contact with the vagina or rectum. If you want condoms to not only protect you from STIs and STDs, but also protect you from pregnancy, wearing them correctly is your first step.
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If you suspect you have a sexually transmitted infection or STD, you should consult a health care provider immediately for testing and treatment. “Early symptoms may include abnormal discharge, pain or pain during urination, perineal rash, persistent itching, irregular menstruation, lower abdominal pain and discomfort during intercourse,” Dr. Kamath said. Immediate medical attention is crucial to prevent complications and further spread. .”
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