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Condoms and Foam work together to help protect you from pregnancy. Condoms help prevent diseases people get from having sex (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). Condoms fit over the man’s erect penis. Sperm are kept inside the condom and can’t get to the woman’s egg.
Condoms and Foam used together give extra protection. Condoms are made of strong latex or plastic. They help keep the man’s sperm out of the woman’s vagina. If the condom breaks or leaks, the foam will help kill the man’s sperm. Condoms also help protect the man and the woman from STDs. Always use condoms every time you have sex. Foam by itself will not protect you from STDs.
Condoms and Foam used together give extra protection. Condoms are made of strong latex or plastic. They help keep the man’s sperm out of the woman’s vagina. If the condom breaks or leaks, the foam will help kill the man’s sperm. Condoms also help protect the man and the woman from STDs. Always use condoms every time you have sex. Foam by itself will not protect you from STDs.
Used together, condoms and foam work very well to keep woman from getting pregnant. Between 2 to 15 women out of 100 who use condoms for one year get pregnant. If foam is used by itself, up to 29 women out of 100 may get pregnant.
There is no interruption in fertility with a woman.
It is recommended for use by nursing mothers while breastfeeding.
Condoms can help protect you from HIV (the AIDS virus) and other STDs. You can buy condoms and foam in any drug store or supermarket. They cause no serious health problems.
WARNING: Some lubricants contain nonoxynol 9, which can cause irritation. This irritation may increase the risk of HIV transmission. Don`t use nonoxynol 9 or products containing it!
WARNING: Some lubricants contain nonoxynol 9, which can cause irritation. This irritation may increase the risk of HIV transmission. Don`t use nonoxynol 9 or products containing it!
You must stop and put the condom on. They may irritate the vagina or penis. You must use a new condom and put in more foam every time you have sex.
- You must put on the condom before you put the penis in or near the vagina.
- Hold the tip of the condom to squeeze out the air.
- Roll the condom onto the erect penis.
- After the man ejaculates (cums), hold onto the base of the condom as the penis is pulled out of the vagina.
- Roll the condom off and throw it away.
- If you want to have sex again, use a condom.
- Put a gel (like K-Y jelly) on the penis before you use the condom. It may make it more enjoyable.
- Don’t use Vaseline or other oil-based products. It can damage the condom.
- Store condoms in a cool, dry place.
Foam works best when you put it in just before you have sex. If it has been more than 15 minutes, you will need more foam.
- Shake the can at least 20 times. Then fill the applicator with foam.
- Put the applicator deep into the vagina. Press gently to push the foam up into the vagina.
- Have sex right away.
- Use more foam every time you have sex.
- Ask your Health Care professional to tell you about the birth control film, suppositories, cream and jelly. These can all be used with condoms, too.