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Condom

A rolled-up condom
Width200
CaptionA rolled-up condom
Bc TypeBarrier
Date First UseAncient
Rubber: 1855
Latex: 1920
Polyurethane: 1994
Polyisoprene: 2008
Rate TypePregnancy
Failure Measurefirst year, latex
Perfect Failure%2
Typical Failure%10 � 18
User RemindersLatex condoms damaged by oil-based lubricants
STD Protection YesNoYes
BenefitsNo medications or clinic visits required

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A condom ( (US) or /ˈkɒndɒm/ (UK)) is a barrier device most commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of pregnancy and spreading sexually transmitted diseases (STDs-such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV). It is put on a man's erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner. Because condoms are waterproof, elastic, and durable, they are also used in a variety of secondary applications. These include collection of semen for use in infertility treatment as well as non-sexual uses such as creating waterproof microphones and protecting rifle barrels from clogging.

In the modern age, condoms are most often made from latex, but some are made from other materials such as polyurethane, polyisoprene, or lamb intestine. A female condom is also available, most often made of polyurethane. As a method of birth control, male condoms have the advantage of being inexpensive, easy to use, 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-women whose partners use male condoms experience a 2% per-year pregnancy rate.

Condoms have been used for at least 400 years. Since the nineteenth century, they have been one of the most popular methods of contraception in the world. While widely accepted in modern times, condoms have generated some controversy, primarily over what role they should play in sex education classes.

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Diamonds hidden in a condom in his stomach - NDTV.com Tweet this news
NDTV.com---...- Lankan national was arrested at the airport in Chennai for allegedly smuggling diamonds worth Rs 1.5 crore hidden in a -condom-, police said on Thursday. ... - Date : Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:33:47 GMT+00:00
Swiss Catholic parishes give teens condoms, against church teaching - USA Today Tweet this news
USA Today--The parishes started handing out some of the 3000 -condoms- Monday as part of an effort to engage young people. "We needed something to appeal to people who ... - Date : Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:50:15 GMT+00:00
Condom maker's plan to set up plant in Kenya gets boost - Business Daily Africa Tweet this news
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Jon Stewart condoms push rally fever to logical conclusion - TBD.com (blog) Tweet this news
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Staff at SSL International fear for jobs as Reckitt swallows up condom maker - The Guardian Tweet this news
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Birth control methods (G02B)

Comparison
Comparison of birth control methods * Long acting reversible contraceptive
Behavioral
Avoiding vaginal intercourse: Abstinence * Anal sex * Masturbation * Non-penetrative sex * Oral sex
Including vaginal intercourse: Breastfeeding infertility (LAM) * Calendar-based methods (rhythm, etc.) * Fertility awareness * Withdrawal *
Barrier or
spermicidal
Cervical cap * Condom * Contraceptive sponge * Diaphragm * Female condom * Spermicide
Hormonal
(formulations)
CombinedOCP (Oral / 'the pill' * extended cycle) * Contraceptive patch * LARC (Injectable * NuvaRing)
Progestogen-onlyOCP (Progestogen only pill / 'minipill') * LARC (Depo-Provera * Implanon * Norplant/Jadelle)
Anti-estrogen
Ormeloxifene (Centchroman)
Post-intercourse
Emergency contraception (pills or copper IUD) (Yuzpe regimen, Ulipristal acetate)
Intrauterine device
IUD with copper (Paragard) * IUD with progestogen (Mirena)
Abortion
Surgical * Medical (RU-486/abortion pill)
Sterilization
Female: Tubal ligation * Essure
Male: Vasectomy |belowstyle=background:#BBEEBB;



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