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Originally Posted by martymc1
from what i know the pope advised against using condoms , so if im wrong please correct me.
how will not using condoms stop the spread of AIDS (not having sex is a non issue) ?
How is not having sex a non-issue? That's completely ludicrous.
The facts:
1: Abstinence is 100% effective when used.
2: Condoms are not 100% effective, require materials, increases rate of sex.
This is known as risk compensation, those using condoms will take greater risks and negate the effects of the lower % of AIDS spreading.
The Pope suggests teaching abstinence instead of teaching how to use condoms + providing condoms to Africans.
So to answer your question, 'how will not using condoms stop the spread of AIDS', introducing a better option, abstinence, will stop the spread of AIDS even more.