…question them, according to NPR. So, some women took the ring out before intercourse and others didn’t participate in certain sexual positions.
“Condoms are problematic for women. When women demand use of a condom, they can be subject to partner violence or rejection of stigma, ” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
So, if a man suspects that a woman is worried about him being infected, things could go badly for her.
However, Fauci finds that the vaginal rings could be easier than taking the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) pill every day – and, easier to hide.
For those who used the vaginal ring during the ASPIRE study, the risk of infection dropped 27 percent, according to NPR. And for those who used the ring consistently, the risk dropped by about 75 percent.
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