This information sheet provides evidence concerning the use of the male latex condom to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, genital ulcer diseases, and HPV infections. The evidence is based on information about how different STDs are transmitted, the physical properties of condoms, the anatomic coverage or protection that condoms provide, and epidemiologic studies assessing condom use and STD risk.

This information sheet provides evidence concerning the use of the male latex condom to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, genital ulcer diseases, and HPV infections. The evidence is based on information about how different STDs are transmitted, the physical properties of condoms, the anatomic coverage or protection that condoms provide, and epidemiologic studies assessing condom use and STD risk.

This monograph presents purchase specifications and procurement guidelines for male latex condoms to ensure the highest level of safety for high volume purchases to meet the needs of harsh environmental conditions and the probability of less than ideal storage conditions. It describes a systematic process to support the manufacture, prequalification, procurement, and distribution that can meet the needs of different populations.

This information sheet discusses the use of the male latex condom to reduce the risk of STD and HIV transmission. The information sheet explains that the most reliable ways to avoid STDs and HIV is to abstain from sexual activity, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. Since many persons are unaware of their infection, the consistent and correct use of a condom is recommended. The fact sheet provides background information based on laboratory studies, epidemiologic studies, and the theoretic and empirical basis for protection.

This information sheet discusses the use of the male latex condom to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. The information sheet explains that the most reliable ways to avoid STDs and HIV is to abstain from sexual activity, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. Since many persons are unaware of their infection, the consistent and correct use of a condom is recommended.

This video is part of the “Start Talking. Stop HIV.” phase of CDC’s Act Against AIDS initiative, which seeks to reduce new HIV infections among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men by encouraging open discussion about a range of HIV prevention strategies and related sexual health issues between sex partners. This video is a behind-the-scenes and making-of footage of the campaign. It features 37 gay and bisexual men who share their experiences communicating about HIV with their sexual partners.

This video is part of the “Start Talking. Stop HIV.” phase of CDC’s Act Against AIDS initiative, which seeks to reduce new HIV infections among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men by encouraging open discussion about a range of HIV prevention strategies and related sexual health issues between sex partners. The video urges men to talk first about sexual health.

This video is part of the “Start Talking. Stop HIV.” phase of CDC’s Act Against AIDS initiative, which seeks to reduce new HIV infections among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men by encouraging open discussion about a range of HIV prevention strategies and related sexual health issues between sex partners. The video urges men to never stop talking about their sexual health.

This video is part of the “Start Talking. Stop HIV.” phase of CDC’s Act Against AIDS initiative, which seeks to reduce new HIV infections among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men by encouraging open discussion about a range of HIV prevention strategies and related sexual health issues between sex partners. The video urges men to start talking about anything, at any time, about sexual health, even on electronic devices, if needed.