FEMALE CONDOMS
It is a device made from polyurethane used during sexual intercourse as a barrier contraceptive and to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections. The female condom is worn inside the vagina to stop sperm from getting to the womb.
HOW TO USE
- Take the condom out of the packet, take care not to tear the condom.
- Squeeze the smaller ring at the closed end of the condom and insert into the vagina while lying down, squatting or with one leg on a chair.
- Make sure the penis enters into the condom.
- After the man has ejaculated twist the outer ring of the condom to prevent the semen from leaking. Remove the condom immediately after sex by gently pulling it out and discard appropriately.
- Store female condoms in places that aren't too hot or cold, and away from sharp or rough surfaces.
ADVANTAGES
- Female condoms help to prevent STIs.
- You can buy them readily from pharmacies and supermarkets.
- You are in control of contraceptive use.
- Compared to the male condom it is less likely to break.
DISADVANTAGES
- The outer ring may be considered cumbersome.
- It is more expensive than the male condoms.
- It may be a distraction during intercourse.
Female condoms are 95 percent effective if used correctly.
MALE CONDOMS
This is a barrier device made of very thin latex or polyurethane. It fits over the man's erect penis.It catches sperm and prevents it from entering the vagina.
HOW TO USE- Take the condom out of the packet.
- Hold the the teat at the end and squeeze the air out of it.
- Roll the condom unto the erect penis, all the way down the base of the penis.
- As soon as you cum, hold the condom firmly unto your penis and withdraw from the vagina.
- Take care not to spill any semen.
- Take off the condom, wrap in a paper or tissue and then dispose appropriately.
ADVANTAGES
- It can prevent pregnancy and STI's.
- They are safe and have no hormonal side effects.
- They are easily obtainable.
DISADVANTAGES
- Some people connect condoms with immoral sex, sex outside marriage, or sex with prostitutes, and do not want to use them.
- Some people are too embarrassed to buy, ask a partner to use, put on, take off, or throw away condoms.
- Some men do not like to use condoms because it limits the pleasure of sexual intercourse.
- Latex condoms may cause itching for a few people who are allergic to latex and/or lubricants.
- Condom may slip off during sex.
- Condoms can weaken and may break during use if stored for too long or in too much heat, sunlight or humidity, or if used with oil-based lubricants, such as vaseline or edible oils.
The male condom is about 98 percent effective when used correctly.
