Benefits of using a condom




Condoms have a number of benefits.
Male condoms:
  • Are effective and reliable in preventing pregnancy, if used correctly
  • They reduce the risk of STI transmission
  • They are widely available
  • No advance preparation is needed, so they can be used for unplanned sex
  • They are available in different sizes
There no side effects, unless the user is allergic to latex rubber, spermicides, or plastic. A person who is allergic should look for products made with other materials, such as lambskin.
Female condoms:
  • May be inserted up to 8 hours before sex
  • Give the woman control over her sexual health
  • Can be used during a menstrual period
  • Significantly lower the risk of STI transmission
  • May lower the risk of developing cervical cancer as they can protect against infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV)

Cautions and problems

Using a condom has some disadvantages compared with other types of protection, especially if they are not used correctly.
In a year, 18 in every 100couples who use a male condom will become pregnant, and 21 in every 100 couples who use a female condom. This is partly due to human error, such as forgetting to use one.
Apart from having a higher failure rate, the female condom is also less widely available.
Errors that can cause a condom to fail include:
  • Using the wrong size
  • Accidentally tearing the material when opening the package, or during application or use
  • Applying the wrong kind of lubricant

Oil-based lubricants, some creams, baby oil, and petroleum jelly cannot be used with a condom. Only water-based lubricants should be used.

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