The effectiveness of condom depends on how consistently and correctly they are used. If the condom is not used consistently and correctly, then the risk of an exposure to, and transmission of HIV increases.
HIV is transmitted through contact with fluids which contain HIV, including semen, vaginal fluid and rectal fluid. Studies show that male condom can reduce the risk of HIV transmission when used for oral, vaginal and anal sex. The effectiveness of female condoms at reducing HIV transmission has not been directly researched
Observational studies have investigated the effectiveness of male condom in reducing the risk of HIV transmission between heterosexual serodiscordant couples (where one partner is HIV positive and the other is HIV negative). A data of these studies found that the rate of HIV transmission was 80% lower among couples who said they always used condoms compared to couples who said they never used condom. Other research advice consistent use of male condoms supplies a similar level of protection for gay men and other men who have sex with males.
There are some reasons why the level of protection in these studies may not reflect how effective condoms can be at reducing the risk of HIV transmission:
Although couples said using the condoms consistently, they may not have been using the condom in correct way.
Couples who said using condoms consistently may have had trouble remembering their condom use or did not feel comfortable telling the complete truth. It may be that they did not use a condom for eachy sex act.
Couples who used condoms may have engaged in behaviors which put them at higher risk of HIV transmission compared to those who were not using condoms. For example, people who use condoms consistently may have been having sex more often or having sex with a higher number of casual partners.
For above reasons, the effectiveness of condoms at reducing the risk of HIV transmission through oral, anal and vaginal sex is likely much higher than 80% when used consistently and correctly. OEM logo condoms factory, custom brand condom manufacturers. custom brand condom suppliers. Email: linda@oemcondoms.com
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