It is safe, effective and more self explanatory than other methods. It is inexpensive and not voluminous. Male is mostly involved in contraceptive decision making and its use.

What are the disadvantages of condom?

Sexual intercourse has to be interrupted once erection has occured and condom is to be rolled over penis.

After sexual act in combined families disposal of condom sometimes becomes tricky.

Condom cat\ be torn by finger nail or sharp object, with force sometimes it may give way.

To some it may reduce enjoyment of intercourse. What precautions to be taken while using condom?

Use condom every time you have intercourse.

For maximum effectiveness, put the condom on before genital contact. Roll the rim of the condom all the way to the base of the penis before it is put into vagina.

Condom is more effective if used with another method of birth control such as spermicide, sponge or diaphragm. Dont use vaseline or petroleum jelly with condom, it may deteriorate rubber. After ejaculation be sure that the condom does not become dislodged from the penis. One may hold the rim of the condom firmly against the base of the penis during withdrawal. Check the condom for tears before throwing it. If condom has been torn insert contraceptive foam into the vagina immediately.

What are the non contraceptive use of condom?

It plays a great role in the prevention of-sexually transmitted diseases. It also gives protection against AIDS.

Rim of condom may have a slight tourniquet effect and thus may help in maintaining the erection.

Lubricated condoms may reduce mechanical friction and irritation of the penis or vagina and increase sexual pleausre.

Condoms have been used in the treatment of premature ejaculation, since they reduce sensitivity of the glans penis during intercourse.

Some women and men dont wish to have the penis in direct contact with the vagina and using of condom offers of solution to this problem.