• Covers penis and stops sperm from going into vagina.
• Some condoms have spermicide on them which kills sperm.
  
  
  

• Easy to buy over the counter at most grocery and drug stores.
• Can be obtained from your Planned Parenthood Health Center in a wide variety of brands and sizes.
  
   

• Rolled on hard penis before penis gets near / in vagina.
• Room is left at tip of condom to collect sperm.
• Condom is held on penis when it's pulled out of vagina to keep sperm from going into vagina.
• Each condom is used only once.
• Use of spermicide with condom makes it more effective against pregnancy.
• Avoid use of oil-based lubricants and suppositories (such as baby oil, hand lotions, Crisco, Vaseline, etc.).
  
   

• No major health concerns.
• No exam needed.
• Can be bought in a drugstore without prescription.
• Latex condoms protect against STIs / HIV.
  
   

• Allergic reactions such as burning and itching can happen occasionally. If you are allergic to latex, polyurethane condoms are available. If you are allergic to the spermicide lubricant, condoms lubricated without spermicide are available.
• Can break if not stored and used properly.
• Can interrupt sex.

Effectiveness: 88% - 98%

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