To a lesser extent, they also protect against genital herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), and syphilis. Their use greatly decreases the risk of gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, hepatitis B, and HIV/AIDS.
With typical use the rate of pregnancy is 18% per-year. With proper use-and use at every act of intercourse-women whose partners use male condoms experience a 2% per-year pregnancy rate. No health care visits required and low cost Ī condom is a sheath-shaped barrier device used during sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Latex condoms are damaged by oil-based lubricants
