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What are the disadvantages of using a female condom?

Disadvantages of female condoms:

  • Not as effective in preventing pregnancy as
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What are the advantages of using a female condom?

Advantages of female condoms are as given below:

  • Does not require advance planning,
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What is a female condom?

The female condom is a thin sheath with a soft ring at each end. One ring, covered with nitrile

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Do I need condoms to protect me against STIs when having oral sex?

Yes. STIs can pass from person to person during oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Condoms should be

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Do condoms break during sex?

A small percentage of condoms do break during sex. When they are used correctly, however, this

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Do condoms make sex less enjoyable?

This may vary from person to person. Condoms can have some positive effects. For instance, both

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What are the disadvantages of using a condom?

Disadvantages of using condoms are as given below:

  • May disrupt spontaneity during
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Can the HIV/AIDS virus get through a condom?

No. Latex or polyurethane condoms, if used correctly, are the only way to effectively prevent

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What are the advantages of using a condom?

Advantages of using condoms are as follows:

  • Do not require advance planning, clinic
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What is the effectiveness of birth control methods?

A method's effectiveness is based on the probability of unintended pregnancy in the first year

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How can I lower my risks of unplanned pregnancy?

You can lower your risks of unplanned pregnancy by the following:

  • Be sure you have
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How do side effects and contraindications of birth control methods differ?

Sometimes the difference between side effects and contraindications is confusing. Side effects

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Why do I miss periods on the pill?

It is not uncommon to miss a period while on birth control pills. If you miss one period and you

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How can I decide what method of birth control to use?

Since there is no one perfect method, our "choice" of a contraceptive will be something of a

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How can I become pregnant?

Pregnancy depends on a healthy egg, healthy sperm, and favorable cervical fluid. For birth

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