Condoms

What is the condom? A sheath made to cover the penis before intercourse to attempt to prevent the sperm from joining the egg. 

What it is made of…
The sheath may be made of thin latex, plastic, or animal tissue  

What it does…
Acts as a barrier to attempt to prevent sperm from reaching the egg.

Important Warnings:

• Condoms slip or break from 1.5 percent to 3.5 percent of the time.
• Less than half of 15- to 19-year-old males report using a condom consistently over the past year.
• Not effective against sexually transmitted infections
• Some side-effects:
  • Reaction due to an allergy to latex.
  • Loss of sensation