What are the advantages and disadvantages of using condoms?

Advantages　　They work really well!　　They are the only type of contraception that stops you getting or passing on HIV and STIs as well as preventing pregnanc

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How does a condom work?

　　Semen, vaginal fluids and blood can pass on HIV and STIs. A condom stops these fluids from entering the body. It also stops sperm from entering the vagina t

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Where can I get condoms from?

　　Condoms are often available free from doctors, sexual health clinics and programmes, and they are also sold in shops and pharmacies.

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What is an external (male) condom?

　　An external condom (sometimes called a male condom) is a thin piece of rubber (latex).　　They come in different sizes and should fit securely but not feel

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External (male) condoms

　　Condoms are one of the best ways to protect your sexual health. They can be used for vaginal, anal and oral sex.　　They are the only type of contraception

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Does foreplay put us at risk of HIV, other STIs and pregnancy?

　　Compared with penetrative sex, foreplay carries a lower risk of contracting HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). But the risk of contracting or t

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