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This article is about the male contraceptive device. For the female contraceptive device, see female condom. For the town in France, see Condom, Gers.
Condom |
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A rolled-up condom |
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Background |
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B.C. type |
Barrier |
First use |
1994 (polyurethane) 1912 (latex) 1855 (rubber) Ancient (other materials) |
Pregnancy rates (first year, latex) |
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Perfect use |
2% |
Typical use |
10–18% |
Usage |
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User reminders |
Damaged by oil-based lubricants |
Advantages and Disadvantages |
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STD protection |
Yes |
Benefits |
No external drugs or clinic visits required |
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Male condoms are usually packaged inside a foil wrapper, in a rolled-up form, and are designed to be applied to the tip of the penis and then rolled over the erect penis. They are most commonly made from latex, but are also available in other materials. As a method of contraception, condoms have the advantage of being easy to use, inexpensive, 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—condom users experience a 2% per-year pregnancy rate.[1] Condoms may be combined with other forms of contraception (such as spermicide) for greater protection.[2]
Some couples find that putting on a male condom interrupts sex, although others incorporate condom application as part of their foreplay. Some men and women find the physical barrier of a condom dulls sensation. Advantages of dulled sensation can include prolonged erection and delayed ejaculation;[3] disadvantages might include a loss of the erection, or a loss of the pleasure of sexual actions.