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Contraception - Management
What information should I give to a person who is considering the male condom?
- Provide information:
- On the advantages and disadvantages of the male condom.
- About contraceptive efficacy of the male condom and the method currently used.
- To put on the condom on before the penis contacts the partner's genitals, anus, or mouth.
- To not use oil-based lubricants with latex condoms.
- To not use in combination with a spermicide.
- To use a lubricant (not oil-based) for anal sex.
- Should the condom slip or break, the need to consider the chance of:
- Infection and the possible need for post-exposure prophylaxis against HIV infection.
- Pregnancy and the possible need for emergency contraception (to be taken as soon as possible). For further information, see the CKS topic on Contraception - emergency.
- To check that the package has relevant safety markings (e.g. BS Kitemark) and appropriate expiry date.
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