The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has counselled couples to not use teeth or a pair of scissors to open a condom whenever they want to use it. “The use of condoms remains a better alternative for the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV, and prevention of unwanted pregnancies. He said condom is a highly effective strategy to reduce the risk of HIV transmission when used consistently and correctly. The State Nursing Coordinator, Mrs. Christie Awunor, said many individuals are still ignorant on the proper use, saying some still use their teeth or scissors to open condoms. She said with the use of teeth or scissors, one could damage the condom, thereby making it ineffective.

Source: Punch February 07, 2019 16:07 UTC