Do you know the facts?

Actually… nope. When used correctly, condoms can protect you from STIs that can be transmitted by body fluids, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV.

Condoms can’t always protect you from STIs that transfer by skin-to-skin contact, because… well, the condom can only cover so much. Syphilis can be transmitted by both body fluids and skin-to-skin contact when a chancre (sore) is present.

To learn more about the different types of STIs and how they can transfer between partners, click here.

Yes! That’s exactly right. When used correctly, condoms can protect you from STIs that can be transmitted by body fluids, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV.

Condoms can’t always protect you from STIs that transfer by skin-to-skin contact, because… well, the condom can only cover so much. Syphilis can be transmitted by both body fluids and skin-to-skin contact when a chancre (sore) is present.

To learn more about the different types of STIs and how they can transfer between partners, click here.

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