What is a condom?
Q: What is a condom?
A: A condom is a thin cover that is put on a man's penis and used during sexual intercourse. It is normally made of latex and can be used as a form of birth control to prevent pregnancy or the spread of certain sexually transmitted infections.
Q: What other names are there for condoms?
A: Another name for condoms is prophylactic sheath.
Q: What materials are condoms typically made from?
A: In 2009, most condoms were made of latex. For people with latex allergy, plastic condoms are available. The first condoms were made of tissue paper, while later models were made from the intestines of animals such as sheep.
Q: What advantages do condoms have?
A: Condoms are popular for several reasons; they are inexpensive and can be bought without a prescription by either a man or woman, they have no health-related side effects for either partner, and they reduce the spread of infections. If the couple decides to have a baby, they can stop using them at any time with no delay in trying to get pregnant.
Q: Are there any disadvantages to using condoms?
A: During sex, the couple must stop to put on the condom just before beginning intercourse which interrupts their excitement; it also reduces physical feelings during intercourse especially for the man who cannot feel as much heat and sensation from his partner's vagina; it can also reduce emotional closeness between partners because there is something between them; finally it may become more expensive if couples are having sex very often in comparison to other types of birth control like pills which may be more effective than using only condoms.
Q: Is there an alternative material option for those with allergies?
A: Yes, plastic condoms are available for those with latex allergies.
