Will male condoms protect against Herpes or the Human Papilloma Virus

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Herpes and human papilloma virus (HPV) are categorized as sexual transmitted diseases (STDs) that affect both men and women during sexual “skin to skin” contact. Sexual intercourse is one of the most successful and easiest ways to spread the infectious disease, yet when using condoms, the risk of contracting the infection can be reduced. Although the use of condoms can offer some protective measures, it is safe to say that there is no completely “safe sex” or protective shield for sexually active men and women.

Use of condoms to protect against Herpes or the Human Papilloma Virus.
Sexual partners who advocate the use of sexual protection, such as condoms, can reduce their chances of acquiring harmful STD’s such as human papilloma virus (HPV), HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and may reduce the chances of getting pregnant. When a man or woman initially becomes infected with a specific (HPV) strain, genital ulcers such as herpes usually arise within the genital areas of the body. Because the genital region is the most likely of areas to exhibit an infectious manifestation, the regular use of condoms may also help protect a female from the development of cervical cancer.

Although there is no 100% effective protection from STD’s (other than abstinence), it is very important that condoms are used every time sexual contact occurs. In order to increase one’s protective probability, condoms must be worn and used properly. Another consideration in personal protection from the viruses is to limit their number of sexual partners. Having sexual contact with a limited number of partners (or single partner) and properly using condoms during “skin to skin” sexual behavior or intercourse increases protection and reduces the opportunities to acquire these viruses and diseases.

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Who invented birth control?

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Not long ago, there was a time when people were unaware that an unwanted pregnancy could be avoided. Now, in the age of technology and awareness, times have changed so much that nearly every woman is aware of different methods and options for birth control. The oldest of methods date back when women utilized the coitus interruptus, lactational, and also the herbal methods. Women were subjected to methods like using oil paper as a cervical cap, and some woman used beeswax for this purpose as well.

It was in the 17th century that condoms appeared, which were made from animal intestine.  Margaret Sanger, an American birth control activist and founder of The American Birth Control League, became key to opening the doors to public and professional access to birth control. It was in the year 1960 that the FDA gave approval for the first form of hormone birth control, the combination oral contraceptive pill. The oral, hormonal contraceptives were the invention of Carl Djerassi, along with Mexican Luis E. Miramontes, and Hungarian George Rosenkranz in the year 1951. Their pills began offering very positive results, and people started recognizing the benefits of these pills were delivering. Over the years, these pills have been modified and continue to remain safer for the body. Initially, the development and invention of the birth control method was created for the ongoing health of the woman and to avoid the risk of death during an abortion.

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