Does spermicide provide additional protection against HIV? Female condoms, like latex male condoms, are available in some drug stores, community health centers, and AIDS service organizations. Male and female condoms should not be used at the same time. Female condoms are made of nitrile, which is an effective barrier to HIV. Studies show that female condoms are as effective at protecting against HIV as male condoms.
Unroll the condom all the way down the penis.
Condoms that are past their expiration date may break. Check the expiration date on the condom wrapper or box. Store condoms in a cool place, out of direct sunlight.Condoms can prevent the spread of other STDs, like HPV or genital herpes, only when the condom covers all of the infected area or sores.
You should use a latex male condom or a female condom for STD and HIV prevention along with any other method you use to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pills, the birth control patch, contraceptive injections such as Depo-Provera, intrauterine devices (IUDs), diaphragms, and any birth control methods other than condoms do not provide protection against STDs and HIV. Only condoms reduce the risk of pregnancy, STDs and HIV. Do birth control methods other than condoms reduce the risk of STDs including HIV? Abstinence is the only method to completely eliminate the possibility of sexual transmission of HIV or STDs. Using a latex male condom or a female condom can greatly reduce, but not entirely eliminate, the risk of HIV and STD transmission. The only 100% effective way to prevent sexual transmission of HIV and STDs is through abstinence - avoiding all vaginal, anal and oral sex. Is there a 100% effective way to prevent sexual transmission of HIV and STDs? To find out if you might have an STD, visit your doctor or clinic as soon as you can. Condoms may prevent the spread of other STDs, like the Human Papillomavirus (HPV, genital or venereal warts) or genital herpes, only when the condom covers the infected areas or sores. Whether you use latex male condoms or female condoms, they are both very effective in preventing HIV and many other STDs when used the right way every time.