What Are Condoms? How To Use a Condom
There are two types of condoms; male and female. A condom is
a barrier contraceptive - it
blocks the route a sperm would take to fertilize an
egg. They can be made from latex rubber,
polyurethane, or lambskin. According the NHS (National Health Service, UK), males
condoms are 98% effective against pregnancy if used correctly, while female condoms are
about 95% effective. Nobody is sure what the origin of the English word "condom" is. There
were rumors that Dr. Condom invented the condom for King Charles II of
England. However,
it is most likely that Dr. Condom, otherwise known as The Earl of Condom, never existed -
also, condoms were around long before that period. Most likely the name comes from the
Italian word guantone, which
comes from the Italian word guanto, meaning "glove".
Lambskin condoms - these are still available. Lambskin condoms have been around for a very
long time. Some people prefer them because they are
better at transmitting body warmth and
tactile sensation, compared to other condom materials. They are also less allergenic. However,
modern materials are
better at preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs).
Lambskin condoms are also very expensive.
Condoms are widely used throughout the world. In Japan, 80% of sexually
active people use
condoms as their main method of contraception. It is hard to
get an accurate picture of
condom use - some teenagers and young adults might overestimate how often they use
condoms during sex,
a study found.
A UK study
found an alarmingly low use of condoms among people who
have sex with a new
partner.
How does a condom work?
Condoms stop the sperm from reaching the egg. It
creates a physical barrier - this barrier
makes sure fertilization (pregnancy) does not occur. Apart from
being made mainly of very
thin latex rubber or polyurethane, male condoms contain a
lubricant, as well as a spermicide
that either destroys or damages the sperm. Extra spermicide is also available in most
pharmacies.
To use a condom effectively - to prevent an unwanted pregnancy by using a condom - the
penis should not touch the vagina before the condom has been placed. A man does not
necessarily have to ejaculate for sperm to come out
of his penis; this can happen before
ejaculation.
Experts say that the use of condoms significantly helps stop the spread of
STDs (sexually
transmitted diseases) or STIs (sexually transmitted infections).
It is important to remember
that oral sex is also a route for STDs. The condom
must be placed correctly before sexual
contact is made, and removed immediately
after ejaculation.
How to use a male condom:
- Hold the bulb of the condom between finger and thumb,
making sure it is the right way round.
- Make sure there is no air trapped inside.
- While holding the bulb, place the condom over the head
of the penis (penis needs to be erect).
- Gently unroll it down the penis, all the way. If the
condom does not unroll it has probably been placed the
wrong way round (inside out). If it has been placed the
wrong way round, get a new condom and start again.
- Immediately after ejaculation, before the penis has
lost its erection, hold the condom in place to prevent
leaking and pull it off from the penis slowly and gently.
How to use a female condom (also
known as a femidom)
- While holding the soft inner ring between finger and
thumb, place the closed end of the condom into the vagina.
- Push the condom as far into the vagina as possible -
use two fingers. The outer ring should always remain lying
against the outside of the vagina.
- If the outer ring goes into the vagina during sex,
stop and adjust it so it is outside again.
- When the penis goes into the vagina be careful it does
not slip in between the condom and the vaginal wall.
- When sex is over twist the condom and pull the end of
it to remove it. Do this carefully; making sure no sperm
enters the vagina.
- It is important never to reuse a condom. Use a new one
every time you have sex - it does not matter how close one
sexual act is from the previous one.
- Always make sure your condom has not passed its expiry
date.
- To protect the environment, condoms should not be
flushed down the toilet.
What are the benefits of using a
condom?
Male condoms:
- They are effective and reliable in preventing
pregnancy (if used correctly).
- There are virtually no side effects for the user. Very
rarely, there may be some allergy to latex rubber,
spermicides, or plastic. There are special condoms for
people who do react with an allergy.
- Both sexual partners have a significantly lower chance
of getting or passing
on an STD.
- They can be bought easily.
- No advance preparation is needed (ideal for unplanned
sex).
- Male condoms come in many forms, shapes, size and
flavors.
Female condoms:
- They must be inserted 8 hours before sex.
- They give the woman control over her sexual health.
- They can be used during a woman's menstrual period.
- They significantly lower the chance of getting or
passing on an STD.
- They may lower a woman's risk of developing cervical
cancer. Condom use lowers young women's risk of being
infected with the HPV virus, thus lowering her cervical
cancer risk.
What are the disadvantages of using
a condom?
- Condom-use errors are associated with gonorrhea
infection in men.
- It breaks the sequence of events during foreplay and
sex. Some people say the enjoyment of sex is interrupted
because everything has to stop so that the condom is
placed properly. An ideal way to resolve this is to
include the placing of the condom as part of the whole
act, part of the foreplay.
- Some men with erectile dysfunction problems find their
problem is more difficult if they have to interrupt the
sexual act to put the condom on (sustaining the erection
is sometimes harder). A study found that loss of erection
due to condom use may lead to risky sexual behavior.
- Although condoms are very reliable if properly used,
they can break, and can let you down if you do not use
them properly.
- Sharp fingernails and some jewelry can break or tear a
condom.
- Accidental tears are possible when opening the
wrapper.
- Some lubricant cannot be used with condoms, such as
oil-based ones, some creams, baby oil or petroleum jelly.
Only water-based lubricants can be used.
- If a person has thrush and is using creams,
suppositories or pessaries for treatment, the
contraceptive qualities of a condom could be affected.
- Femidoms (female condoms) are not available
everywhere.
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