Why You Should Use a Condom

Most uniformed people will state that condoms serve only one purpose, and that is to protect the female sexual partner from contracting an unwanted pregnancy. Fortunately these latex contraceptives provide a whole level of protection that can potentially save lives and prevent unwanted infections from spreading.

It is true that condoms aren’t the perfect contraceptive capable of safeguarding against every risk presented by sexual intercourse, but when compared to not using any protection at all, it is the preferred alternative. If used correctly the level of protection can be nearly absolute although the only way to insure true protection is thru sexual abstinence.

Leading specialist have conducted laboratory test in which condoms have been proven to affectively protect against the transmission of HIV, genital herpes, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital warts, syphilis and many other sexually transmitted diseases. Just as it would be expected the level of protection diverges considerably depending on the disease in question and whether the condom was utilized correctly.

Importance should be given to the fact that even when using a condom there is always a significant risk of contracting some sexually transmitted diseases. This is possible because the condom does not cover the entire genital area, leaving some parts exposed and susceptible to infection, seeing as some diseases can be transmitted by direct contact. If one of the sexual partners comes into contact with the infectious areas of the genitals, this should be more than enough to disseminate the sexually transmitted disease. Some of the most common examples of diseases transmittable from contact that can be propagated even when using a condom include Chlamydia, genital warts and genital herpes. Once again the only safe alternative to insure protection is by avoiding any sort of penetration or thru complete sexual abstinence.

Young adults reaching their sexual maturity are advised to seek appropriate counseling and guidance before engaging in any sexual activity. Most health clinics provide a wide range of contraceptives free of charge to the public and can help answer any questions relating to the use of these products. Condoms can be used along with many other contraceptives since one does not eliminate the need for the other. To conclude, it is strongly recommended to use protection when performing vaginal intercourse, oral sex and anal sex, even when with the same long term partner.