Condoms can't protect from some STDs

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

A recent article on human papillomavirus (HPV) and its link to cervical cancer read like Planned Parenthood's misinformation.

She writes: "The virus can be passed via unprotected sex at an early age." She neglects to give the life-saving information that the virus can be passed just as easily via so-called "protected" sex at any age.

Even if one uses a condom, they are not protected. Unlike other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) which are spread through bodily fluids, HPV is spread through skin-to-skin contact, effecting the entire genital area. Like a cold virus, it can also be transferred by fingers. It is not possible for condoms to protect against this virus since they cover so little of the area that can become infected.

Scientists now tell us that HPV is the cause of all cervical cancer, which kills over 5,000 U.S. women annually. It is more contagious, and is responsible for more deaths every year in the U.S. than AIDS. (Centers for Disease Control)

It is easy to understand why Maine leads the nation in cervical cancer rates. The lie that condoms promote "safe" sex is taught in our public schools and some even hand them out to our kids. The STD epidemic will continue to rise as long as the "safe" sex lie is allowed to continue. Only the teaching of chastity and abstinence can save most of our kids from these horrible diseases.

Ron J. Stauble Sr.

Unity