Artificial Tweezers Block HIV, Herpes And Hepatitis C

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They're often worn begrudgingly, but let’s face facts: condoms are very good at preventing the spread of STDs, including HIV, for which sex is the most common route of transmission. Of course, they’re not indestructible and thus aren’t 100% effective. Additionally, many people don’t have a choice over whether their partner wears one, like women in resource-poor areas.