Condom

:This article is about the contraceptive device. For the town in France, see Condom, France.

Related Topics:
France - Condom, France

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A condom is a device, usually made of latex, that covers a man's penis during sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted diseases (STD) such as gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Condoms do not protect against all forms of STDs. They are also known as prophylactics, as well as a number of colloquial or slang terms, such as rubbers.

Related Topics:
Latex - Penis - Sexual intercourse - Pregnancy - Sexually transmitted diseases - Gonorrhea - Syphilis - HIV

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Folk etymology claims, without basis, that the word "condom" is derived from a purported "Dr. Condom" or "Quondam", who made the devices for King Charles II of England. There is no evidence that any such "Dr. Condom" existed.

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