Friday, July 10, 2009

2nd birth control method-Condoms




Condoms are barriers that are used during sexual intercourse to help to stop the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV and prevent pregnancy. Condom is put onto an erect penis to stop semen from entering the female's body. Condoms are waterproof, elastic, and durable, hence, they are used in a variety of secondary applications. Such as to hold water in emergency survival situations and also used by engineers to keep soil samples dry during soil tests.

Condoms are usually made of latex or polyurethane. If possible you should use a latex condom, as they are slightly more reliable, and in most countries they are most readily available. If used properly, users of male condoms only experience a 2% per-year pregnancy rate.

Using condoms is safe, simple, and convenient. Women and men like condoms because they
  • are cheap and readily available
  • are disposable
  • are light
  • can be put on as part of foreplay
  • can be used with all other birth control methods except the female condom to provide very effective pregnancy prevention and to reduce risk of sexually transmitted diseases
But the disadvantages are
  • it dulls sensation
  • some people are allergic to latex
Condoms are available in drug stores, clinics and supermarkets. Individually, condoms usually cost a dollar or more. Packs of three can cost from about $2 to $6. In packages of 12, condoms can cost less than a dollar each.

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