Benefits and Possible Side Effects of Using Male Condoms

Benefits & Possible Side Effects

Benefits of Condoms:

Condoms have many benefits including:

* preventing pregnancy
* preventing many sexually transmitted diseases
* may help in maintaining erection
* being easily available in many locations without a doctor's prescription
* low in price - samples are available free at some clinics
* cut lengthwise, a latex condom can be used as a barrier during oral sex with a female partner or oral-anal contact with a partner.

Possible Side Effects:

* Skin irritation
* Possible allergic reaction to latex an/or spermicide
* Vaginitis due to the additives in some flavoured condoms
* Decreased sensation - sensation may be increased with the use of water-based lubricant inside the tip of the condom