Condoms reduce the risk of every STD, and when used correctly can prevent pregnancy 98 percent of the time. Even though condoms are quite effective, the CDC found that nearly a quarter of people who ...

This story was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Wearing a condom is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the only option for protecting against STIs and STDs (besides abstinence). But they’re not ...

Condoms can be effective at preventing pregnancy, but using them incorrectly can reduce their effectiveness. If a condom breaks, pregnancy can also occur unless you’re using a second birth control ...

It is important to use barrier methods, such as male condoms and dental dams, during oral sex. This reduces the chances of transmitting and contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Oral sex ...

Using a condom during sex is one of the best methods for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. So long as they're put on ...

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the ...

Some H.I.V. experts worry that the public health focus on prevention medication has accelerated a decline in condom use. By Benjamin Ryan Leer en español Gay and bisexual men are using condoms less ...

Depending on the study, 18 to 36 percent of condom users—roughly one-quarter—report condom-associated erection loss, usually difficulties maintaining firmness once condoms have been rolled over ...