Vol 7, No 1 (2009)
Review paper
Published online: 2009-01-05
Condoms - in history and today
Zygmunt Zdrojewicz, Ewa Świerczyńska
Seksuologia Polska 2009;7(1):28-34.
Vol 7, No 1 (2009)
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Abstract
A condom is a device most commonly used during sexual intercourse. It is put on a man’s erect penis and
physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner. Condoms are used to prevent
pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV).
Because condoms are waterproof, elastic, and durable, they are also used in a variety of use different applications.
In the modern age, condoms are most often made from latex, but some are made from other materials such
as polyurethane, or lamb intestine. A female condom is also available, most often made of polyurethane. As
a method of contraception, male condoms have the advantage of being inexpensive, easy to use, having
few side-effects, and of offering protection against sexually transmitted diseases. With proper knowledge
and application technique - and use at every act of intercourse - users of male condoms experience a 2%
per-year pregnancy rate.
Abstract
A condom is a device most commonly used during sexual intercourse. It is put on a man’s erect penis and
physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner. Condoms are used to prevent
pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV).
Because condoms are waterproof, elastic, and durable, they are also used in a variety of use different applications.
In the modern age, condoms are most often made from latex, but some are made from other materials such
as polyurethane, or lamb intestine. A female condom is also available, most often made of polyurethane. As
a method of contraception, male condoms have the advantage of being inexpensive, easy to use, having
few side-effects, and of offering protection against sexually transmitted diseases. With proper knowledge
and application technique - and use at every act of intercourse - users of male condoms experience a 2%
per-year pregnancy rate.
Keywords
condoms; latex; sex
Title
Condoms - in history and today
Journal
Seksuologia Polska (Polish Sexology)
Issue
Vol 7, No 1 (2009)
Article type
Review paper
Pages
28-34
Published online
2009-01-05
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Bibliographic record
Seksuologia Polska 2009;7(1):28-34.
Keywords
condoms
latex
sex
Authors
Zygmunt Zdrojewicz
Ewa Świerczyńska