Correct use of the male condom reduces the risk of HIV by 80-90%. Promotion of condom use as a prevention method needs to be continued, not only for vulnerable groups but for everyone who is sexually active.
Promotion of condom use includes:
- Addressing negative attitudes towards condoms
- Normalising condom use and making them available
The female condom
The female condom is (still) not as popular as the male condom, although there have been several initiatives to increase its appeal. To halt the HIV epidemic by 2015, the level of funding for condoms needs to increase threefold. Read more about the female condom...
