Facts
As a matter of
fact, many people who have sex outside of marriage often don’t
wind up marrying each other — not even when the thought of getting
married was their reason for having sex. Be honest with yourself about
what makes a “committed relationship”.
| Q: |
Do
condoms prevent STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)? |
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A: |
An
STD is a virus, bacteria or other small organism that can be
acquired through sexual contact with someone who has the disease.
Some have cures, but some do not. Some are relatively harmless
if treated, but others are deadly. Condoms reduce the risk
but do NOT eliminate the risks of acquiring a sexually transmitted
disease or infection. Here’s a chart showing how effective
condoms are in preventing some STDs: |
|
STD |
|
Condom
Effectiveness |
|
HIV/AIDS:
Human Papilloma Virus
Herpes Simplex Virus |
|
69
- 85% risk reduction
No clinical proof of effectiveness
No clinical proof of effectiveness |
Remember,
condoms don’t make sex safe; only abstinence
works every time.
Source: “Scientific
Evidence on Condom Effectiveness for Transmitted Disease Prevention”
US Dept of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease and Prevention
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