Class notes: Using a condom
Condoms can provide good protection from pregnancy and infection when used correctly and consistently during vaginal, anal or oral sex.
How condoms prevent HIV infection: Condoms block the discharge of semen. It protects the wearers partner from semen, which can carry HIV. Condoms also protect the wearer from a partner’s body fluids which can carry HIV. Condoms made from sheep membranes do not provide the same degree of protection as latex condoms.
When buying condoms, people should:
Make sure the condom is made of latex
Make sure the condom has FDA approval. The box must say the condoms are for “STD prevention” or “disease prevention”. Some novelty condoms (glow in the dark) are not meant for disease or pregnancy prevention.
Check the expiration date on the condom package.
When storing condoms:
Do not expose the condoms to heat, sunlight, or ozone
Do not store in a wallet, pocket or car glove compartment
When condoms don’t work:
The rate of breakage ranges from .6% to 6% during vaginal intercourse. Most condom failures probably result from incorrect use. Condoms can be broken or damaged during sexual activity by:
Being torn by fingernails, jewelry or other sharp objects during unwrapping
Being ripped or broken because of pulling instead of rolling onto the penis
Being pulled on too tightly with no room left at the tip
Use of oil based creams or lubricants
Condoms can provide good protection from pregnancy and infection when used correctly and consistently during vaginal, anal or oral sex.
How condoms prevent HIV infection: Condoms block the discharge of semen. It protects the wearers partner from semen, which can carry HIV. Condoms also protect the wearer from a partner’s body fluids which can carry HIV. Condoms made from sheep membranes do not provide the same degree of protection as latex condoms.
When buying condoms, people should:
Make sure the condom is made of latex
Make sure the condom has FDA approval. The box must say the condoms are for “STD prevention” or “disease prevention”. Some novelty condoms (glow in the dark) are not meant for disease or pregnancy prevention.
Check the expiration date on the condom package.
When storing condoms:
Do not expose the condoms to heat, sunlight, or ozone
Do not store in a wallet, pocket or car glove compartment
When condoms don’t work:
The rate of breakage ranges from .6% to 6% during vaginal intercourse. Most condom failures probably result from incorrect use. Condoms can be broken or damaged during sexual activity by:
Being torn by fingernails, jewelry or other sharp objects during unwrapping
Being ripped or broken because of pulling instead of rolling onto the penis
Being pulled on too tightly with no room left at the tip
Use of oil based creams or lubricants
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