According to new research, condoms cannot provide 100% protection against HPV (or H.I.V/AIDS) which can spread through skin to skin contact with infected areas of the skin not covered by the condom such as the male and female genitalia.
HPV is the name for a group of viruses that affect your skin and the moist membranes lining your body, for example, in your cervix, anus, mouth and throat.
HPV is a common and highly contagious infection, with over three quarters of sexually active women acquiring it at skin to skin genital contact is also a well recognized mode of transmission.
This means that condoms cannot give full protection. HPV is mainly transmitted through contact and most people are infected with HPV shortly after the onset of sexual activity.
Cervical cancer is by far the most common HPV related disease. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer, which is the leading cause of death in women can be attributed to HPV infection.
Women are more susceptible to contracting the virus than men. So my dear, play safe and try and get one (Diagnosed) trusted partner or abstain from premarital sex or romance.Play your cards well during this festive season. ALREADY MALAYSIA and KENYA has recorded few cases. BE CAREFUL.