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Condoms

The male condom is a thin rubber sheath that fits over the penis during sex. The female condom works in a similar way to the male condom, with the sheath placed inside the vagina to contain the sperm when the man ejaculates.

 

Condoms are the only method which also protects you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

If you use them correctly, male condoms are around 98% effective and female condoms are around 95% effective.

 
 

References

  1. . fpa: Your guide to male and female condoms. www.fpa.org.uk . Last accessed 22.01.08
 
 
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