When HIV is spread sexually it is usually spread through unprotected intercourse. My understanding is that as long as you practice safe sex HIV is not that easily spread. Is this true?
2006-12-05 13:39:30 · 7 answers · asked by Tim 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
The only 100% safe sex is no sex. That being said, lets talk realistically. It is generally accepted that using condoms as part of a safe sex practice will reduce your risk by 80-90%. There is always a small chance of infection. The key is to make sure that the condoms are new (check the date on the wrapper) and have been stored properly. Comdons that are out of date or stored incorrectly are more likely to tear/break during intercourse. You should also be aware that there are a small percentage of condoms that have holes so small you would not be able to see them. For this reason some people recommend using two condoms to increase overall effectiveness.
Another important part of the equation is to know your partners (and your) status. If they wont discuss it or seem hesitant you should become concerned. Is this foolproof? No, some people are good at lying. Can you get infected while practicing safe sex? Yes, I'm proof of that. Take heed of the advice above and practice (at a minimum) serial monogamy. The more partners you have, the greater the risk you expose yourself. For me, hindsight is 20/20. If I had practiced that last recommendation, I might not be where I am today. But, on the other hand, I couldn't give you this opinion either.
Todd (AIDS - positive since 2004)
2006-12-05 16:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Todd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is true is that here is no such thing as Safe Sex. There is such a thing as Safer Sex, such as when a condom is used.
The bottom line is having multiple sexual partners increases your chance for acquiring an STD, but remember that it only takes one exposure. Condoms break, body fluids leak, and alcohol consumption is associated with a less frequent use of condoms.
All in all, make sure you know the risks you are taking, get yourself tested, and refuse to have sexual relations with someone unless they are tested too. And use a condom every time, no matter what.
You're still taking a risk, but you can decrease your chances of contracting a disease if you are vigilant about practicing Safer Sex.
2006-12-05 16:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
condoms do not always keep you safe because the condom could break. I guess that is why they say you should use two condoms at all times but not to many people do this. but HIV and AIDS are passed by body fluids such as sperm,vaginal fluids and blood. Taken a shower is not a good choose at all to stay safe. the only thing a shower does is take the funky smell off of you. Kissing someone will not give you HIV/AIDS that is not enough body fluids.
2016-05-22 22:49:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use condoms and are careful then the chance of infection is little to none. The only way to get HIV is by having unprotected sex, through shared needles or if someone has a open wound and infected blood gets inside the cut. You can kiss and do lots of other things without any worry.
2006-12-05 14:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by Laea 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not spread that easily through safe sex. Even without safe sex ratio from female to male is 1 in 2000. But indeed safe sex is safe. Doctors told me thousand times do it with rubbers.
But then again, you have to be careful. Means make sure condom don't break, don't give oral and try not to copy stunts from pornsites in real life, lol. Try to have simple sex and condom.
2006-12-06 08:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true....safe sex practices reduce the risk of HIV infection, but don't eliminate the risk.
2006-12-05 13:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by Robert b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-09 07:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by bridget c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋