How safe are condoms in the prevention of HIV infection?
Condoms make sex safer when used properly but they are not 100 percent safe. Safety factors to check on when buying and using condoms are, – Expiry date of the condom – do not use one which has expired. – Storage – condoms should be kept away from the heat (for example, from car glove compartments, direct sunlight), and pressure (for example, sitting on a wallet containing condoms). – Making sure that sharp objects do not tear a condom during use – Making sure that the air is expelled from the teat of the condom while wearing, so as to prevent it from bursting during intercourse.
Condoms make sex safer when used properly but they are not 100 percent safe. Safety factors to check on when buying and using condoms are, – Expiry date of the condom – do not use one which has expired. – Storage – condoms should be kept away from the heat (for example, from car glove compartments, direct sunlight), and pressure (for example, sitting on a wallet containing condoms). – Making sure that sharp objects do not tear a condom during use. – Making sure that the air is expelled from the teat of the condom while wearing, so as to prevent it from bursting during intercourse.
