The United States currently has one of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among all countries in the developed world.
This is why it is important to recognize National Condom Week which is observed from February 14th to the 21st.
The best way to prevent STIs is to not have sexual intercourse but that isn’t realistic for most. Therefore, knowledge of prevention is the second-best option. To prevent the transmission of STIs, people should know how to effectively use condoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), outlines the steps on their website https://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/male-condom-use.html
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