One of the many types of effective birth control is the male condom. The male condom works by covering the penis before intercourse with shield made of thin, plastic, or animal tissue (not really used any more) to keep the sperm from joining the egg. The effectiveness of condoms is 86%- 97%. Latex condoms are effective against STI’s (sexually transmitted infections), including HIV, which can later become AIDS. To increase the effectiveness of the condom, use with other forms of birth control. For example foam, creams, jellies, film, or suppositories. Also use spermicides, which help immobilize sperm. Do not use oil-based lubricants, like Vaseline on latex

condoms because the Vaseline may cause the condom to weaken which there for leads to possible tearing. DO NOT use two condoms at once. Male condoms and female condoms should not be used at the same time. Placing two male condoms on a penis can raise the chance of tearing. (http://www.plannedparenthood.org/teenissues/bcchoices.html) After sex play, throw away the condom. DO NOT REUSE it. The same condom should not be used for vaginal and anal intercourse.

Another form of birth control is a diaphragm, which is a small, soft rubber dome with a covered flexible spring at the outer edge. It also covers the cervix as well, which in turn prevents sperm from entering the vagina. It must be used with a spermicidal gel or cream. The diaphragm holds the spermicide close to the cervix. Proper use of the diaphragm and contraceptive cream or gel prevents the male sperm from entering the uterus thus reducing chance of pregnancy. (http://www.indiana.edu/~health/diaph.html) For women who use the diaphragm correctly and every time, the diaphragm can be 94% effective. User surveys place the typical effectiveness rate of the diaphragm at 82%. (http://www.indiana.edu/~health/diaph.html)

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