marits and demarits of condom?
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Condoms are one of the most commonly used methods of contraception today. Contraceptive methods help to prevent pregnancies. This means using condoms is essentially a means of birth control. However, while birth control may be the primary purpose, a condom is also able to provide other benefits to the user. One such advantage is protection from sexually transmitted infections or STIs.
While the condom is touted to have a 98% success rate, in real life the efficacy is much lower. This is because people do not use the condom properly, often damaging it during use and rendering it useless. Of course, it is also necessary to ensure that the condom being used is not past its expiry date.
Disadvantages of Using a Condom
Those with latex allergies may not be able to use regular condoms. An alternative would be to use polyurethane condoms, or condoms made out of lambskin. These are more expensive than the regular condoms.
Reduced sensitivity during intercourse is a commonly voiced concern with couples who opt for condoms as a contraception method. Some couples claim that the pleasure during sexual intercourse is reduced due to the barrier posed by the latex condom.
Condoms cannot be used with oil-based lubricants, only water-based ones. Oil-based lubricants can cause the latex material of the condoms to disintegrate and the condom may tear during actual intercourse.
There are a number of advantages to using a condom as a contraception method, which is why it is probably one of the most popular methods currently in use.
The condom may be purchased without a prescription. Most other contraception methods require the direct help of a health care provider along with a prescription. This makes condom use a great way to prevent many teen pregnancies.
The condom is easy to use. Unlike methods where the health care provider is required to administer the contraception method, such as hormone injections or embedding an IUD, the condom can be used with no special skills.
Condoms do not physically alter the fertility of the person using them. They are a single-time “use and throw” contraception method. There is no hindrance to the person being able to conceive the very next time they want to have sex.