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