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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->I CANNOT agree more with Mr Nick Chui's letter last Friday, 'About that sex survey'. Will an increase in contraceptive use among sexually active teens or more contraceptive education prevent sexually transmitted diseases?
How effective are condoms in preventing Aids and venereal disease (VD)?
Two types of male condoms are commonly available today, latex and animal membrane (skin). Experts generally agree that skin condoms are not effective in preventing Aids and VD.
'There is disagreement over the efficacy of latex condoms at preventing Aids and VDs,' writes Dr Brian Clowes in his book, The Facts Of Life: An Authoritative Guide To Life And Family Issues.
He adds: 'What's more, even perfect use of unbroken condoms will not protect against VDs that are spread by skin-to-skin contact, such as human papillomavirus and herpes simplex virus, which frequently infect the entire genital area. Finally, many VDs, such as gonorrhea and herpes, are transmitted by oral sex, which is usually practised with multiple sexual partners.'
Parents should not accept all they are told by contraceptive manufacturers and jump to the misleading conclusion that contraceptive use will protect their sexually active teens from diseases.
There is nothing safer than abstinence from sex to ensure sexually active teens are kept safe. Nelson Quah
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<!-- START OF : div id="storytext"--><!-- more than 4 paragraphs -->I CANNOT agree more with Mr Nick Chui's letter last Friday, 'About that sex survey'. Will an increase in contraceptive use among sexually active teens or more contraceptive education prevent sexually transmitted diseases?
How effective are condoms in preventing Aids and venereal disease (VD)?
Two types of male condoms are commonly available today, latex and animal membrane (skin). Experts generally agree that skin condoms are not effective in preventing Aids and VD.
'There is disagreement over the efficacy of latex condoms at preventing Aids and VDs,' writes Dr Brian Clowes in his book, The Facts Of Life: An Authoritative Guide To Life And Family Issues.
He adds: 'What's more, even perfect use of unbroken condoms will not protect against VDs that are spread by skin-to-skin contact, such as human papillomavirus and herpes simplex virus, which frequently infect the entire genital area. Finally, many VDs, such as gonorrhea and herpes, are transmitted by oral sex, which is usually practised with multiple sexual partners.'
Parents should not accept all they are told by contraceptive manufacturers and jump to the misleading conclusion that contraceptive use will protect their sexually active teens from diseases.
There is nothing safer than abstinence from sex to ensure sexually active teens are kept safe. Nelson Quah