Condom
:This article is about the contraceptive device. For the town in France, see Condom, France.
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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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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Overview |
| ► | Condom failure |
| ► | Proper use |
| ► | Prevalence of condoms |
| ► | Female condoms |
| ► | Religious attitudes towards use of condoms |
| ► | See also |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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