Contraception - Condoms
Biology: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 5.3.25
Condoms
Condoms are effective in protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV.
Use
- Condoms can be worn by the male on his penis during sexual intercourse.
Prevention
- Condoms prevent the sperm from entering the female during ejaculation.
Spermicide
- Condoms often contain a spermicide, which kills the sperm on release.
Test yourself on Contraception - Condoms
What should you do to protect yourself against sexually transmitted infections?
Condoms are an effective contraceptive method. What else is true about condoms?
Why do some condoms contain a spermicide?
How do condoms reduce the chance of pregnancy in two separate ways?
What would still happen if a condom did not contain spermicide?