The Most Important Thing To Look For When Buying Condoms

The Most Important Thing To Look For When Buying Condoms

Around the world, a million people acquire a sexually transmitted disease every single day, according to the World Health Organization. And more than 5,700 of these people contract HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

We all know that condoms can help combat infection -- the best study pointed to an 80 percent reduction in risk. But did you know that not all condoms are created equal?

In honor of World AIDS Day, here's a look at how the WHO and United Nations approve some condoms and not others:

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The Story Of The Condom [Infographic] by the team at AccessRH

Before You Go

1. Most Don't Have Their Infection Under Control

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