Male Condoms

As far as male contraception goes, are male condoms (although a male contraceptive pill is in the works). However, they have probably been around a long time and there are one of the oldest forms of contraception today. In fact, pictures of condoms from 3000 years in Egypt have found. Over the years, condoms were made out of everything from linen to animal intestines and even turtle shells (ouch!). In the 1840s, but began vulcanized rubber condoms are produced, and it was not long, condoms took the nickname "rubber".Today condomsNowadays the most popular type of condoms made of latex rubber, but it is also possible to purchase condoms made of polyurethane, as well as from animal tissue (usually known as "natural skin" condoms) made. You can in a variety of styles, colors, textures and even flavors. Since the 1960s, people able to buy condoms without a prescription, allowing them to operate more comfortable and easy. In addition to helping prevent pregnancy, condoms offer protection against many sexually transmitted diseases (also known as sexually transmitted infections).Condoms and pregnancyCondoms are used as a barrier method of contraception. The condom itself is a kind of thin plate that is worn on an erect penis. It is placed before sex occurs, and will be taken immediately to prevent leakage. If the condom is to be sperm in the tip of the condom, if a man caught ejaculating, so that the sperm come into contact with the vagina. A new condom, every time you are having sex.
On average, condoms are effective in preventing pregnancy 85% of the time of the year. If condoms are used perfectly, that is, correctly and consistently every time, only two of 100 women get pregnant per year. But with typical use, with 15 out of 100 pregnant women each year. Furthermore, it is possible that condoms break during sex. Lubricants that are oil-based (ie petroleum jelly, massage oil and baby oil) may not be suitable for use with condoms, because they can weaken the latex can, yeast infection medication. To keep your condoms in top form, they are kept in a cool, dry place.
Side effects of condomsThe majority of people experience no side effects from the use of a condom. However, people with an allergy to latex condoms can irritate. If you have a condom with spermicide and have a latex allergy, these symptoms may be worse. Use of condoms without spermicide and / or with polyurethane or natural skin condoms should be avoided during an allergic reaction.
It is important to note, however, that polyurethane condoms break more often, while natural skin condoms are more expensive than other types of condoms. They have also not protect against all sexually transmitted diseases (STD). In addition, condoms, especially those that contain spermicide, increase the risk of a urinary tract infection.
Although it is not really a side effect, many men find that using a condom during sex reduces their sensitivity and therefore prefer not to use. Other people find it difficult, their erection while you or a condom during sexual intercourse. In some cases, both partners feel that the use of condoms can ruin the spontaneity of sex.
Condoms and STDsThe only way to completely prevent sexually transmitted infections is to refrain from sex, be it oral, vaginal or anal is. If you are sexually active, but it is necessary to use a condom every time you have sex to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. But condoms do not offer complete protection against all sexually transmitted diseases.
Some STDs can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact and condoms offer little protection against such sexually transmitted diseases. Has also been shown that included the use of condoms, spermicide may actually increase the risk of certain sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. For this reason it is not advisable to use spermicide condoms. It is important to note that condoms with spermicide has not been found to be no more effective at preventing pregnancy than condoms without spermicide.
To use or not useCondoms, which should look old, worn, dry or brittle to be thrown away. All Condoms have the obvious damage should also be placed in the trash. Since heat can weaken latex condoms, you store your condoms away from direct sunlight or near other heat sources. All condoms with an expiry date (marked as "Exp") to come and should not be used after that date. If you can not locate the expiration date on the package, then the date of manufacture (marked as MFG). Latex condoms, spermicide use should contain no more than two years after the date of manufacture. Condoms, the spermicide may not be used for up to 5 years after the manufacturer's date.
A new condom every time you must have oral, vaginal or anal sex as well as in the kind of sex you have to carry. Want, for example, if you (and flavored condoms can make the experience more fun) to a condom-clad penis suck, you should be on a new condom if you switch from oral sex to vaginal sex.
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