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condom

Barrier contraceptive, made of rubber, which fits over an erect penis and holds in the sperm produced by ejaculation. It is an effective means of preventing pregnancy if used carefully, preferably with a spermicide. A condom with spermicide is 97% effective; one without spermicide is 85% effective as a contraceptive. Condoms can also give some protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS.

In 1996 the European Union agreed a standard for condoms, which is 17 cm/6.7 in long; although the width can be variable, a regular width was agreed as 5.2 cm/2 in.



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2) In addition, CDC reported that latex condoms can reduce the spread of chlamydia, trichomoniasis and, when the infected areas are covered by the condom, genital herpes, syphilis, chancroid and human papillomavirus (HPV).
Public opinion about condoms for HIV and STD prevention: a Midwestern ... by Torabi, Mohammad R. / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
In the February issue of Consumer Reports magazine, 23 brands and varieties of latex condoms were surveyed: "To the best of our knowledge, Consumer Reports has the only testing program for condoms whose results are made known to the public," said senior editor Nancy Metcalf.
The real facts about condoms by Allen, Dan / The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report stating that while condom use cannot completely eliminate the risk of transmission, epidemiological and laboratory studies showed that latex condoms blocked passage of HIV.
No experience necessary: a profile of Bush's AIDS czar by Siegal, Nina / The Progressive
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