Jakarta: Usage condom when having sex is highly recommended for health. One of them is preventing transmission Human Immunodeficieny Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
HIV / AIDS It is easily spread through unprotected sex. This is because the disease is sexually transmitted. Using a condom can prevent you from spreading or getting infected with the virus.
So what about the use of two-layer or double condoms when having sex? Will it increase prevention against HIV/AIDS?
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Double condoms can’t prevent HIV/AIDS
Illustration of a red ribbon for HIV/AIDS Photo: AFP.
Launch hellosehatHowever, using a double condom can actually increase the risk of tearing. Similarly, using a male condom and female condom at the same time.
When two condoms are used at the same time, the two layers will rub against each other during penetration. As a result, the condom material wears out and breaks easily.
Condoms are also likely to tear more easily when exposed to excessive heat, or are used when they are close to expiration. If used correctly, condoms can be very effective in preventing the transmission of HIV/AID through penetrating, oral, or anal sex.
How to prevent HIV/AIDS
You are advised not to use two layers of condoms at once for extra protection. The reason is, many variants of condoms sold in the market have extra protection features and functions that you can use.
Make sure to choose a condom of good quality. Condoms that are sold freely in the market have gone through various rigorous medical tests and tests regarding the strength and effectiveness of the product before being marketed. To prove the condom is not leaking or working properly, you can try blowing the condom like a balloon and filling the condom completely with water.
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