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Condoms can be useful in protecting yourself against unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Proper use of condoms is mandatory, and extreme caution should be used before and after sexual intercourse. Following proper procedure, even in the heat of the moment, will ensure a better chance of protecting you and your... more »
A condom is a simple and effective device used to prevent conception or the contraction of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, STDs, during sexual intercourse. With proper education in their use, the failure rate of condoms is only 2%. In regards to pregnancy, this is somewhat higher than other contraceptives such as intrauterine devices... more »
Condoms have been a popular method of birth control for the past four hundred years. They have become widely available over the last few decades and can be purchased at convenience stores, supermarkets and even gas stations. Condoms can come in many shapes and sizes and are made from several different types of material. There are... more »
Condoms are most often purchased for use as contraceptives and as safe-sex tools. In recent years, however, condom manufacturers have attempted to increase product sales by adding stimulating elements to their condoms. The exact nature of these stimulating elements varies from product to product, but most top manufacturers make... more »
Spermicides are chemicals that kill sperm before they are able to fertilize an egg. They are commonly used as creams, lotions, sprays and inserts to be used during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy. On its own, spermicide is the least effective way of preventing pregnancy. However, when combined with the protection of a condom,... more »
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The best condoms are those that prevent pregnancy and also prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV, AIDS and... more »
If you are thinking about using birth control, you should consider trying the female condom. A female condom is a plastic pouch that is placed... more »
Sheepskin condoms are the oldest type of condom still available in today's market. These contraceptives can generally be found on any drug store... more »
Condom isn't a dirty word anymore. It's a necessary birth control (and anti-STD) method for many single people, and even for some married folks.... more »
The female condom is considered to be a barrier form of contraception like the male condom, meaning that it physically blocks sperm from traveling... more »
A condom ( (US) or (UK)) is a barrier device most commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy and spreading sexually transmitted diseases (STDs—such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV). It is put on a mans erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner. Because condoms are waterproof, elastic, and durable, they are also used in a variety of secondary applications. These include collection of semen for use in infertility treatment as well as non-sexual uses such as creating waterproof microphones and protecting rifle barrels from clogging.
In the modern age, condoms are most often made from latex, but some are made from other materials such as polyurethane, polyisoprene, or lamb intestine. A female condom is also available, most often made of polyurethane. As a method of birth control, male condoms have the advantage of being inexpensive, easy to use, having few side effects, and of offering protection against sexually transmitted diseases. With proper knowledge and application technique—and use at every act of intercourse—women whose partners use male condoms experience a 2% per-year pregnancy rate.
Condoms have been used for at least 400 years. Since the nineteenth century, they have been one of the most popular methods of contraception in the world. While widely accepted in modern times, condoms have generated some controversy, primarily over what role they should play in sex education classes. Additionally, improper disposal of condoms contributes to litter problems, and the Roman Catholic Church generally opposes condom use.
History
Before the 19th century
Whether condoms were used in ancient civilizations is debated by archaeologists and historians."collier"> In ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, pregnancy prevention was generally seen as a womans responsibility, and the only well documented contraception methods were female-controlled devices."colli read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condom
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