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Male Contraception - Condoms

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Condoms

Condoms are effective in protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV.

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Use

  • Condoms can be worn by the male on his penis during sexual intercourse.
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Prevention

  • Condoms prevent the sperm from entering the female during ejaculation.
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Spermicide

  • Condoms often contain a spermicide, which kills the sperm on release.

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