Should spermicides be used with condoms?
The active ingredient in spermicides is nonoxynol 9 (N-9). Some condoms include a spermicidal lubricant containing N-9. which is one of best seller condom in the market. Clinical studies have shown that N-9 spermicides don’t prevent or reduce the risk of getting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, from an infected partner, or against getting other STDs. Thus, N-9 spermicides should …
Roles of the World Health organization (WHo) in condom promotion
UNAIDS recommend use condom in all the interventions it cites to prevent sexually transmitted HIV. It mentions condoms, directly or indirectly, as part of each HIV prevention measure for key audiences (8). UNFPA is working with WHO, UNAIDS and many other partners to generate stronger global commitment, increased financing and collective action to support a strategic approach to Comprehensive Condoms …
HIV-Killing Condom Approved in Australia
This is a brand new condom: VivaGel contains an antiviral compound that, when used as a coating for condoms, can reduce the risk of exposure to viruses that cause sexually transmitted infections. In the lab, the lubricant’s antimicrobial agent — called astodrimer sodium — inactivated up to 99.9 percent of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), HSV (herpes simplex virus), and HPV …
