The Male Condom
What is a Male Condom?
The Male Condom is a single-use, thin covering worn over the penis. There are lots of different brands, types, shapes, colors, and sizes to choose from, but latex condoms are the strongest and most effective type. All the other features—colors, bumps, ridges, and lubricants—are just a matter of personal choice and can make using condoms more fun.
How effective is the Male Condom?
Like all contraceptive methods, the Male Condom is most effective when used correctly and consistently (every time you have sex). When used every time you have sex, 2 out of 100 women using condoms will become pregnant each year.
Will the Male Condom protect against STDs?
Yes, but only when used correctly and consistently (every time you have sex). Latex condoms are one of the most effective methods available for preventing sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Other than total abstinence, no other method is more effective.
What about Convenience?
Male Condoms are used at the time of sexual intercourse, so you don’t have to prepare ahead. Just have them handy and put them on when you are going to have sex. Some couples incorporate putting on the Male Condom as part of their lovemaking to make it erotic and fun.
Where can I get Male Condoms?
The Male Condom can be bought without a prescription in drugstores, pharmacies, many supermarkets, and in family planning clinics. This makes it easier to obtain than many other contraceptive methods.
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