Was the condom safe enough?

Michelle
Age: 18

I recently had sex for the first time with my boyfriend. We used a condom, but I'm not sure if it was enough protection against HIV. One of my friends says that HIV can get through the tiny holes in the rubber. Is she right?

Dr. Patrick French says

As so often with friends, she is completely wrong! If used properly condoms are extremely good protection against HIV and many other sexual transmitted infections as well as unintended pregnancies. Condoms do not have tiny holes in them but check out the condom section on this website for more information.