Condoms have pores large enough for HIV to pass through

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REFUTED

the evidence says no

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Scientific evaluations and literature reviews refute the claim that condoms have pores large enough for HIV to pass through, confirming they serve as effective barriers against the virus.

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Evidence against · 3

doi.org: Effectiveness of Latex Condoms As a Barrier to Human Immunodeficiency Virus-sized Particles Under Conditions of Simulated Use

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doi.org: Effectiveness of Latex Condoms As a Barrier to Human Immunodeficiency Virus-sized Particles Under Conditions of Simulated Use. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007435-199207000-00009

Studies show condoms are effective barriers, although minuscule leakage of HIV-sized particles can occur under simulated conditions.

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doi.org: Permeability of Latex Condoms: Do Latex Condoms Prevent HIV Transmission?

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doi.org: Permeability of Latex Condoms: Do Latex Condoms Prevent HIV Transmission?. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1080/10556699.1995.10603136

Review concludes that HIV does not pass through latex condoms, debunking claims about large pores.

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straightdope.com: Can HIV pass through the pores in latex condoms? - The Straight Dope

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straightdope.com: Can HIV pass through the pores in latex condoms? - The Straight Dope. straightdope.com. https://www.straightdope.com/21342326/can-hiv-pass-through-the-pores-in-latex-condoms

Addresses the claim directly, noting that intrinsic voids do not allow HIV to 'readily pass' as argued by critics.

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first checked31 Jul 2026

judged → REFUTED · 031 Jul 2026

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