Male condom

Made of latex.

How to use:

 

  • Store at room temperature
  • No exposure to heat or direct sunlight
  • Only use water based lubricants
  • Allergy tests can be done
  • Alternative to latex condom is polyurethane

Advantages:

  • Protects against STI’s and moderate protection against pregnancy in typical use
  • Is accessible and affordable
  • 98% effective if used perfectly

 

Disadvantages:

  • May reduce sensitivity and spontaneity during intercourse
  • May cause skin irritation
  • Effectiveness against pregnancy – failure rate 18 unintended pregnancies per 100 women in one year of typical use. Evidence indicates higher failure rates in young people