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  Condom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Condoms made from one of the oldest condoms materials, labeled "lambskin" (made from lamb intestines) are still available.
Condoms are often used in sexual education programs, because they have the capability to reduce the chances of pregnancy and the spread of some sexually transmitted diseases when used correctly.
Condoms have also been used in many cases to smuggle cocaine and other drugs across borders and into prisons either by filling the condom with drugs, tying it in a knot and then either swallowing it or inserting it into the rectum.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Condom   (6014 words)

  
 Condoms
The condom is usually made of latex rubber (another name for it is "a rubber") and is meant to fit an erect penis.
The condom must be unrolled onto the erection before any intercourse occurs as it is common to leak a small amount of semen from the stimulated penis prior to ejaculation.
If you are not using a lubricated condom, you should put K-Y Jelly or a spermicide onto the condom once it has been placed on the erection to lubricate and hence minimize the risk of tearing the condom during sexual relations.
www.afraidtoask.com /STD/condoms.html   (491 words)

  
 Condom, Gers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Condom is a town and commune in the French département of Gers, of which it is a sous-préfecture.
Condom is a town on the Via Podiensis, one of the three major French arms of the Way of St. James.
Given the more widespread social use, in the English language, of the word Condom, it is interesting to note that the town is located on the river Baïse; baise, without the diaeresis, is a French vulgarism for a sex act.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Condom,_France   (347 words)

  
 Condom
A male condom is a thin latex (a type of rubber) sheath that is worn on the penis.
In fact studies show that, although it's possible for condoms to break or slip during intercourse, the most common reason that condoms "fail" is that the couple fails to use one at all.
Condoms do not protect against infections spread from sores on the skin not covered by a condom (such as the base of the penis or scrotum).
kidshealth.org /teen/sexual_health/contraception/contraception_condom.html   (996 words)

  
 Condom
Male condoms are thin sheaths of latex (rubber), polyurethane (plastic), or animal tissue that are rolled onto an erect penis immediately prior to intercourse.
Condoms also perform as barriers to the exchange of bodily fluids and are subsequently an important tool in the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Female condoms, when used correctly and at every instance of intercourse, were shown to prevent pregnancy in over 95% of women surveyed over the course of six months.
www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/condom.jsp   (919 words)

  
 Condoms
However, in 2005, male condoms still remain far more commonly used than female ones, which have not ‘caught on’ in the way that was widely expected in the 1990s.
The male condom is also known as a sheath, a prophylactic, a rubber or a johnny.
Fun condoms, ie those with tickly bits, lights, or which 'say' things or play music when you put them on, are least likely to be effective in preventing pregnancy or infection.
www.netdoctor.co.uk /sex_relationships/facts/condoms.htm   (1175 words)

  
 Condom effectiveness
Lubricated condoms and condoms that were not too small were preferred by both users and their partners.
Worst-case condom barrier effectiveness (fluid transfer prevention), however, is shown to be at least 10(4) times better than not using a condom at all, suggesting that condom use substantially reduces but does not eliminate the risk of HIV transmission.
Condom breakage occurred in approximately 1 out of 100 acts of intercourse using condoms, with a lifetime breakage rate of 10 per 1000 condom uses and a past year breakage rate of 8 per 1000 condom uses.
www.righto.com /theories/condoms1.html   (3892 words)

  
 FHI - Condom Breakage and Slippage
The percent of condoms that slip off the penis during or after intercourse is in a similar range.
Condoms are an effective method of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases if they are used correctly and consistently during each act of intercourse.
The dissemination of condom use instructions must be a high priority in service delivery programs to assure that maximum protection is provided by the use of condoms.
www.fhi.org /en/rh/pubs/factsheets/breakslip.htm   (689 words)

  
 The Condom Fact Sheet
Hold the tip of the condom and unroll it onto the erect penis, leaving space at the tip of the condom, yet ensuring that no air is trapped in the condom's tip.
Condoms are classified as medical devices and are regulated by the FDA.
Condoms lubricated with spermicides are not likely to be more effective than condoms used with other water-based lubricants.
www.condom.com /government1.html   (860 words)

  
 Condoms: Effective birth control and protection from sexually transmitted diseases - MayoClinic.com
Condoms became known as rubbers after 1844, when Charles Goodyear patented his process for vulcanizing rubber and factories began mass-producing rubber condoms.
Condoms are available with or without a lubricant in a variety of lengths, widths and thicknesses.
Condoms cost between 50 cents and $1 each and are less expensive when purchased in bulk.
www.mayoclinic.com /health/condoms/HQ00463   (1093 words)

  
 Condomerie - History of the Condom
Another explanation is that the gut condom was invented by the English army doctor Colonel Quondam in around 1645 and that the word is a corruption of his name.
This condom was the original "capote" (French for condom), perhaps because of its similarity to a woman's bonnet worn at the time, also called a capote.
Next, a row of glass moulds (in the form of condoms), suspended from a conveyor belt, are plunged into the latex, a technique known as "dipping".
www.condomerie.com /condoms/condom_history.php   (960 words)

  
 Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Female Condom
When the condom is in place during sexual intercourse, there is no contact of the vagina and cervix with the skin of the penis or with secretions from the penis.
However, if the condom seems to be sticking to and moving with the penis rather than resting in the vagina, stop and add more lubricant to the inside of the condom (near the outer ring) or to the penis.
The female condom provides an opportunity for women to share responsibility for the use of condoms with their partners.
www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_condomfe_crs.htm   (632 words)

  
 Birth Control - Male Condom
The male condom protects against infection and pregnancy by covering the penis and preventing direct contact between the penis and vagina, as well as collecting the semen and preventing it from entering the vagina.
The male condom cannot be used in conjunction with the female condom.
Condoms should not be used with oil-based lubricants such as petroleum jelly, Vaseline, or mineral and vegetable oil.
www.pamf.org /teen/sex/birthcontrol/condom.html   (434 words)

  
 How to use a condom
Condoms may be regular shaped (with straight sides), form fit (indented just below the glans or "head" of the penis), or they may be flared (wider over the glans).
The lubrication on condoms varies: non-lubricated condoms, condoms lubricated with a silicone substance, and condoms with a water-based lubricant.
Condoms are an inexpensive and effective method of birth control (up to 98% effective when used with spermicidal foam).
www.rubbertree.org /condom.html   (1098 words)

  
 In Focus: The Condom Talk — teenwire.com
It's crucial to remember the facts: latex and female condoms are highly effective in preventing pregnancy, and they're the only form of birth control that also help reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
Condoms block the exchange of body fluids and protect you and your partner during vaginal, anal, and oral sex.
Maybe condoms aren't your favorite conversation item, but if you're too embarrassed to talk about protection with your partner, you may not be ready to have sex.
www.teenwire.com /infocus/2005/if-20050215p343-condom.php   (626 words)

  
 Teens and Condoms
Condoms lubricated with Nonoxynol 9 should not be used for anal sex.
Flavoured condoms shouldn't be used for vaginal or anal sex, though, unless they have the kite mark sign in the UK and Europe, or are FDA approved in the USA.
There is also now a female condom, which is a type of pouch which fits inside the vagina.
www.avert.org /teencondoms.htm   (2054 words)

  
 Condoms
Condoms are a thin rubber tube which fits over the man's erect penis before intercourse.
Most condoms are made of latex and are considered an effective means of protection from pregnancy and the spread of STDs.
Some condoms are packaged with spermicidal lubricant already applied to them and for those that don't contain spermicidal lubricant, or if extra lubrication is required, we recommend Wet lubricant with Nonoxynol-9.
www.sexhealth.org /safersex/condom.shtml   (523 words)

  
 Female Condom at www.Birth-Control-Comparison.info from Cedar River Clinics
A female condom and a male condom should not be used at the same time.
Female condoms can be used as dental dams to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections during oral sex.
Barrier methods of birth control, including the female condom, diaphragm, and cervical cap, work by covering the cervix and preventing sperm from entering the uterus.
www.fwhc.org /birth-control/femalecondom.htm   (881 words)

  
 How to put on a condom
Put the condom on when the penis is erect, before there is any contact between the penis and your partner's body.
Wrap the condom in a tissue and place it in a bin (do not flush it down the toilet).
Condoms are dispatched from the UK on the same day (for orders placed before 4pm) in plain packaging.
www.feelconfident.co.uk /condoms/how_to_put_on_a_condom.htm   (252 words)

  
 Condom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Condoms with spermicide have a shelf life of three years; those without spermicide have a shelf life o f five years.
If the condom doesn't have a reservoir tip, squeeze the end to remove air, and leave a little room at the end.
Finally, other samples of condoms are stretched lengthwise and crosswise to test for tensile strength and elongation.
hcs.harvard.edu /~pcc/condom.html   (1084 words)

  
 Condom definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
Although some condoms have spermicide added (the spermicide is usually nonoxynol-9 in the United States) to kill sperm, spermicide has not been scientifically shown to provide additional contraceptive protection over a condom alone.
Most condoms are made from latex rubber, while a small percentage are made from lamb intestines (sometimes called "lambskin" condoms).
A female condom should not be used together with a male condom because they may not both stay in place.
www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9757   (457 words)

  
 Birth Control: Condom - from the Birth Control Comparison website of Cedar River Clinics ...
A male condom can be used for vaginal or anal intercourse, oral sex, or sex toys.
Male condoms and female condoms should not be used at the same time.
For oral sex on a man, the condom is placed on the penis as it would be for intercourse.
www.fwhc.org /birth-control/condom.htm   (1067 words)

  
 Reach Out! - Condoms
One disadvantage of using a condom is that the latex is perishable which means it needs to be kept in a cool place and used before the expiry date.
Condoms often break if they are used with oil based lubricants such as massage oil, vaseline, vegetable oil or other oils.
The female condom is made of non-latex polyurethane and is lubricated with a silicone-based lubricant.
www.reachout.com.au /?ti=83   (742 words)

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