condoms and STDs

[wynken.livejournal.com]

Sometimes i fear that many ladies don't understand that condoms don't prevent the spread of ALL STDs. nope nope they do not.

Comments

[ninaf.livejournal.com]

You and your partner should get tested before you engage and such activities.

Re:

[wynken.livejournal.com]

still can't get tested for HPV though. there is no test yet besides a pap smear. (which isn't really a test at all)

[ninaf.livejournal.com]

How to test for HPV (http://www.ivillagehealth.com/experts/womens/qas/0,11816,234287_127950,00.html)

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

And according to my doctor, current estimates are that about 50% of women have HPV, but the huge majority don't know it. It can be in the body for up to 10 years without manifesting itself, and even when it shows up, it's not always obvious. I just assume everyone's got HPV, and go with that.

[devilbunnie.livejournal.com]

50% of women or 50% of sexually active women?