condom usage how safe

[joe45]

lets say u wear a condom right how effective is it in preventing diseases, i heard condoms help with vaginal intercourse but not with oral sex-meaning u can get herpes, since it ain;t meant for that.
this is a girl lets say u just pick up from a bar or an escort and u are wearin a condom. are u safe and has any guy here tried either one and how are u now are u clean

 

[seroph]

I found this.. doesn't answer all ur questions, but it's a start:

"Laboratory studies have shown that the herpes virus does not pass through latex condoms. When properly used, such condoms are likely to reduce your risk of spreading or getting herpes.
But even the best condoms don't guarantee safety. Sometimes herpes sores occur in places not covered by a condom. In these cases, the condom is of little help, if any. In fact, condoms and foams should not be relied upon when herpes sores or symptoms are present.
Some contraceptive foams contain ingredients (such as nonoxynol-9) that kill the herpes virus and other STDs in test tubes. They are best used along with condoms, not in place of condoms."


source: http://www.herpes.com/Precautions.shtml

 

[diablo]

H&F...

Try a search, I remember a thread talking about this not too long ago.

As for your question, I've brought home numerous girls from bars - and had an "escort" or two in Amsterdam - and never had any problems with condoms. I'm clean as a whistle!

 

[Warboss Alex]

I've stayed pretty clean all my life by only sleeping with women I know who're clean too

 

[penkitten]

they sale oral flavored condoms and give them away at the std clinic.

 

[aftershock]

A condom is extremely effective if you use it properly. There is a small risk, but theres a risk that you might get run over by a bus on your way to work as well, so don't worry about it.

 

[AbAbber2k]

Always always always wrap it up... didn't have quite enough "always'" memorized but you get the idea. They're not 100% but they're close enough. Just make sure to be careful of areas not covered by condomes, especially when dealing with herpes.