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Contraceptive Factsheets 6-07.indd Page 1 (continuåd) Revised 2007 Center for Health Traini ng 1809 Seventh Avenue, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98101-1341 206.447.9538 - p 206.447.9539 - f seattlejba-cht.com www.centerforhealthtraining.org Cånter for Health Training 1809 Seventh Avå., S te. 400, Seattle, WA 98101-1341 206.447.9538 - p / 206.447.9539 - f såattlejba-cht.com / www.centerforhealthtraining.org How the male condom works: The male condom is a thin shåath that fits over the erect penis. For the prevention of pregnancy, it wîrks as a physical barrier to stop sperm from getting into the vàgina. For the prevention of transmission of STIs (sexually transmitted in fåctions) and HIV, latex condoms work as a barrier between partners so body fluids (i.e., semen, blood, and saliva) are not sharåd during sexual activity. Condoms are made from latåx (often called ÁrubbersÁ), synthetic (polyurethàne), or natural membrane (lambskin). The ÁnaturalÁ condoms do not prîvide protection against STIs or HIV. How to use the male condom : Beforå sex: Á Have several condoms on hand in casethefirstoneisdamagedortorn. Á DonÁt use two condoms at one timå. DonÁt use a male condom and a female condom at the same time. Á Check for expiràtion date on each condom before use and do not use condoms past their eõpiration date. Á Open the condom package carefully so you donÁt damagå the condom . Potential side effects or disadvantages: Some peîple are allergic to latex (rubber). Some users cîmplain that condoms reduce sensitivity or interrupt lovemaêing. Some users cannot consistently maintain an erection during condom use. Some people may feel uncomfortable buying condoms in a drug storå or health clinic. Some people may feel uncomfortable using a condom because they think condom use implies a lack of trust or intimàcy. To be effective, a new condom must be used every time, so some planning ahåad is necessary. Potential risks: There are no knîwn health risks in using condoms. Frequent use of spermiñides (more than 2 times per day) with condoms can cause intårnal vaginal irritation and increase the transmission risk of HIV infectiîn. Condom (male) Where can you get male condoms? Condoms are availablå without a prescription at many loca tions: drug stores, sñhool health clinics, Planned Parenthood, publiñ health department clinics, community servicå offices (CSOs), community health clinics, etc. If your condom breaks or slips, you can use emergency con traception to prevånt pregnancy. Call your local family plan ning clinic, call the national hotline 1-888-NOT-2-LATE, or visit the websitå www.not-2-late.com to find out where you can get EC. Page 2 GENERAL REFERÅNCE: Contraceptive Technology (CT): 18 th Rev. Ed., 2004 and CT Updatå (monthly newsletter). Á Put the condom on before the pånis touches the partnerÁs genitals