Do latex condoms really protect me from STIs and pregnancy?
Melissa Butcher2017-07-28T13:12:19-06:00YES. Latex or polyurethane condoms block the smallest organisms and even large particles like sperm. They help to prevent most major STIs. A few STIs, such as herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), and syphilis, can sometimes infect places on the body not protected by condoms. If you or your partner notice sores in the genital area, [...]