Condoms-a Sure Way to Birth Control

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Why do I need to use a condom?

Condoms are the only form of protection that stops the both the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV and can help prevent pregnancy.

Choosing the right condom

A number of different types of condoms are now available. This is generally called a condom is a condom “male”, a coat or blanket that fits over the penis of a man, and closed at one end. There is now also a female condom or vaginal sheath, which used by a woman and falls into her vagina.

What are condoms made?

Condoms are usually made of latex or polyurethane. If possible, you should use a condom because she was somewhat more reliable, and in most countries they are more available. Lubricants with latex condoms can be used water, no oil-based lubricants like Vaseline or cold cream on because they break latex. A few people have an allergic reaction to latex can use polyurethane condoms.

Polyurethane condoms are made from a kind of plastic. They are thinner than latex condoms, and if they increase sensitivity and feel comfortable and appearance to some users. They are more expensive than latex condoms and slightly less flexible so that more lubrication may be required. However, oil and lubricants based on water can be used with them.

It is not clear whether latex condoms or polyurethane condoms are stronger – there are studies that either is less likely to break, too. Both, however, the likelihood of rupture is very small, if used properly are.

The lubrication of condoms also varies. Some condoms are not lubricated at all, some are lubricated with a silicone substance, and condoms are lubricated, water-based. The lubrication of condoms aims to don the condom easier to use and comfortable to use. It can also help prevent condom breakage.