Bicho and I: What you need to know about using condoms
Condoms used correctly reduce the transmission of HIV and other STIs by almost 100%. Tips for proper condom use.
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By Lucas Gutiérrez and Jon Amarillo
When used correctly, a condom reduces the transmission of HIV and other STIs by almost 100%. Here are some tips for the proper use of condoms:
- Check the expiration date of the condom
- Use it from the beginning of sexual intercourse.
- Open the envelope carefully so as not to tear the condom. Do not use sharp objects or open it with your teeth.
- Squeeze the tip of the condom to remove any air before placing it on the erect penis because, if it remains inflated, it may break during intercourse.
- Unroll it to the base of the penis, making sure that the tip does not remain inflated.
- Do not use petroleum jelly, oil, or hand cream, as these can damage the condom. Use water-based lubricants, which are sold in pharmacies and are available in hospitals and health centers nationwide. These are especially recommended for anal sex.
- After ejaculation, remove the condom while the penis is still erect. Be careful not to spill any semen.
- The condom should only be used once. Throw it in the trash, not the toilet.
The 2018 Epidemiological Bulletin from the Argentine Ministry of Health reports that 9 out of 10 new HIV infections occur through unprotected sex. Furthermore, condoms not only protect against HIV and STIs but also against unwanted pregnancies.
The false data of Dr. Albino
When Dr. Abel Albino, during his presentation in the Argentine Senate, within the framework of the discussion of the bill on voluntary termination of pregnancy, said: “The condom does not protect people from anything because the AIDS virus passes through porcelain,” he shared false information, among other things, about the condom.
We've already explained that AIDS is not a virus. Okay, now let's see what happens with condoms and porcelain.
In a public statement, Drs. Pedro Cahn and Alberto Kornblihtt responded by explaining that the viruses discovered in 1899, unlike bacteria, passed through the porous filters of unglazed porcelain. The latex used to make condoms, unlike unglazed porcelain, is non-porous and impermeable. Dr. Albino's ideas were outdated in 1899 or earlier.
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