

Remember that dental dams (although not a form of condom) can be used during oral sex to prevent STIs. Use a new condom each time you have any sexual contact and when switching between different types of sex (such as from anal to vaginal). Using condoms to protect against STIsĮxternal condoms are also used for safer sex because they block the exchange of body fluids during any form of sexual contact (including anal, oral, vaginal, some skin-to-skin contact and sharing of vibrators and sex toys). If you are unsure which method of contraception and protection is best to talk to your GP (doctor) or nurse. They are up to 98% effective when fitted correctly and can be used with other forms of contraception including: Using condoms to prevent pregnancyĮxternal condoms block ejaculate (cum) from entering the vagina to prevent pregnancy. Male (external) condoms act as a barrier against pregnancy and STIs. If you’re not confident using condoms, practise putting them on before you have sex. It’s a good idea to carry spare condoms with you in case you ever need them. They are put on an erect penis or can be placed on vibrators and sex toys (such as dildos).Įxternal condoms are available in small packets that conveniently fit in your wallet, pocket or bag. Non-latex condoms made of polyurethane (plastic) and polyisoprene (synthetic rubber) are available for people with a latex allergy. Other forms of barrier contraception include:Īn male (external) condom is a thin strong latex (rubber) pouch that comes in different sizes, colours and styles. They can prevent pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Their job is to act as a 'barrier' by stopping sperm and other body fluids (blood, semen or vaginal fluids) from entering the vagina, mouth or anus. Send us feedback about these examples.Condoms are an effective form of contraception. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'condom.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.

2022 Smith-Field’s family - who learned of her death days later, after finding a note from the landlord on the door - found a used condom with semen and an unidentified pill in her apartment when cleaning up her apartment over a week after her death. Oleksandr Chubko, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023 In a bedroom upstairs, women’s clothes and underwear were strewn about and the police found a used condom. Mallory Creveling, Women's Health, 28 Feb. 2021 Using a condom can also help prevent other types of infections, such as UTIs.
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al, 11 July 2022 There was nothing about how to use a condom. Jenny Singer, Glamour, 18 July 2022 Less than half of Alabama middle schools taught the health consequences of HIV, STDs and pregnancy, and only about half of high schools taught students how to use a condom correctly, according to a 2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention School Health Profile. 2023 Most of her partners didn’t want to use a condom. Recent Examples on the Web Her first encounter with a promising new guy had resulted in a broken condom.
