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Are condoms really safe and effective if used properly? Can HIV pass through the pores of a condom?

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Are condoms really safe and effective if used properly? Can HIV pass through the pores of a condom?

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The only 100% effective method of avoiding sexually transmitted HIV infection is abstinence. Condoms are safe and offer reliable protection against HIV infection if used properly. The main risk for condom users is from using condoms inconsistently or improperly. Latex condoms do not have pores and have a thickness of 0.03 to 0.09 mm. They are tested extensively to make sure they meet the standards set by the World Health Organization so they are safe and effective.