What is International Condom Day?
Every year on February 13th, International Condom Day aims to inform the world that condoms prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unwanted pregnancy. It's also a day to promote the use of condoms to provide HIV protection..
Sexually transmitted diseases persist to be a significant problem in several regions of the world despite increased education and testing. According to the most recent WHO statistics (WHO), more than 1 million STDs are diagnosed every day. Many of these STDs have no signs or symptoms are mild, or the signs are mild. People unknowingly pass these diseases to others because of this. If a pregnant woman has an STD, it can cause birth defects or a stillborn baby.
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Unprotected sex can cause an incurable disease, which can cause an infectious disease. Hepatitis B, herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus (HPV), and HIV are among the sexually transmitted infections that can't be treated. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is particularly dangerous because left untreated, it can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV/AIDS kills nearly one million people each day around the world. In several countries, HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death.
The good news is that there is a simple way to avoid STDs, HIV, unwanted pregnancies, and birth problems. A male condom is 98 percent efficient when worn correctly. Condoms are available at several locations for free. There are several places that sell condoms. These include condom clinics and sexual health clinics. Condoms can also be found in supermarkets, vending machines, gas stations, and pharmacies.
