- Protects against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
- It is easy to use.
- If used correctly, it protects 97% from pregnancy.
- The failure rate is around 10-15%.
- Since it prevents the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, it can be used together with other contraceptive methods.
- All men can use it except men who are allergic to the substances in the structure of the condom.
What is a condom?
It is a thin rubber coating that fits over the erect penis. It is the barrier that keeps the sperm outside the vagina.
How should the condom be applied?
The question ofhow to use a condom can be answered as follows; The condom should be applied to the penis before the penis enters the vagina, and the condom should be removed from the penis after the penis leaves the vagina after ejaculation.
Condom ruptured during sexual intercourse, what should I do?
If the condom is tornduring sexual intercourse, emergency contraception should be applied. The morning-after pill should be taken within the first 72 hours or a spiral should be inserted within 5 days.
What should not be done?
- Condoms should be used not only when the man ejaculates, but also before the penis enters the vagina.
- Oil-based lubricants should not be used.
- Male and female condoms should not be used at the same time.
Failure rate
Condoms are disposable. With correct use, the failure rate is 2-13%.
