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CondomsThe use of condoms is an old usage, and condoms used to be made from a selection of materials, which may sound absurd and offensive to us. The use of condoms lost it popularity after other more effective forms of birth control, yet the use of condoms made from latex are highly effective in preventing HIV transmission when used consistently and correctly.
Condoms and AIDSWhen using condoms please note that they are more likely to break during anal sex than during vaginal intercourse. Do not use a petroleum based lubricant - a water-based lubricant will reduce chances of the condom breaking, such as KY lubrication. Studies conducted on uninfected people, considered to be at very high risk of infection as they were involved in sexual relationships with HIV-infected people. These studies found that even with repeated sexual contact, 98 - 100 percent of these people who used condoms correctly and consistently did not become infected. Please be aware that a health risk is always present, and great care must be taken with ALL body fluids that might mix during sexual intercourse. Questions that you were to afraid to ask
Please remember - if you have any question regarding your health, or are concerned about the possibility of having this disease, please discuss it with your health practitioner.
Laboratory testing is still the preferable way to test for HIV infection, since it is done in a clinical setting, but should you be concerned about your status after reading any of the facts about HIV infection you could look at our Aids home test kit which is a quick "Rapid" type of test to do initial screening and to ascertain the presence of antibodies. For more on information, please click here. Our home test kits
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