It’s common knowledge that condoms can help protect against many STDs, but it’s also important to remember that they don’t work 100% of the time.
Since a condom does not completely seal off the vaginal area, even when used during sexual activity, the risk of developing or passing on an STD remains.For instance, some microorganisms for s#xually transmitted infections (STIs) that are spread by skin-to-skin contact are deposited on the area of the body that a condom does not protect.
For this reason, this article will discuss some of the sexually transmitted diseases and STIs that condoms do not always protect against.
First, the human papillomavirus (HPV)
According to healthline.com, human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection that is typically spread by skin-to-skin contact; however, it is important to note that people can still catch HPV through direct intercourse.
Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV)
Healthline.com describes herpes simplex virus (HSV) as a virus that can cause both oral and genital herpes. HSV-1 can be spread through direct contact with saliva or other body fluids, or through contact with an infected individual’s blisters or sores while the infected person is shedding the virus.
Asymptomatic herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are particularly concerning since infected individuals might go unnoticed for extended periods of time.
Infection with syphilis
An infection caused by the virus Treponema pallidum, syphilis is spread by s#xual contact or by coming into contact with a syphilitic sore (also called a chancre) on the mouth, genitalia, or a syphilitic sore on the genitalia.
One of the challenging STIs to diagnose, syphilis can go undetected for years, allowing the disease to spread and kill other key organs including the heart.
4. Contagious molluscum blisters
According to healthline.com, the virus Molluscum Contagiosum causes this skin infection, which manifests as painful, raised pimples on the skin but is otherwise harmless.
Although the duration of the infection varies from person to person, the bumps typically last anywhere from two months to four years.
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