Consistent and correct use of latex condoms reduces the risk of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. However, condom use cannot provide absolute protection against any STD.

How well do condoms work STD?

Just like male condoms, female condoms are not reusable. While male condoms are 98% effective against STDs, female condoms are slightly less effective at 95%.

What STDs can go undetected?

• Chlamydia. Thomas BarwickGetty Images. …
• Gonorrhea. Tom WernerGetty Images. …
• HIV. Hero ImagesGetty Images. …
• Genital Herpes. Jose Luis PelaezGetty Images. …
• Trichomoniasis. Jose Luis Pelaez IncGetty Images. …
• HPV. Caiaimage/Agnieszka WozniakGetty Images. …
• Hepatitis B.