{"id":128,"date":"2023-05-09T15:40:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T15:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mariestopes.or.ug\/?post_type=services&#038;p=128"},"modified":"2026-05-28T12:34:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:34:52","slug":"male-condom","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/lg\/services\/family-planning\/male-condom\/","title":{"rendered":"Kondomu y&#039;abasajja"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-header-image alignfull\"><div class=\"right-image-block\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"input-container\"><h1 class=\"h2-size\">Kondomu y&#039;abasajja<\/h1><div class=\"description\"><h3>Protection you can count on every time, offering reliable prevention of both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-image\"><div class=\"image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2023\/05\/shutterstock_2255897401.jpg\" alt=\"A,Curious,Dark-skinned,Man,Holds,A,Condom,While,Squinting,His\" class=\"header-image\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"alignwide wp-block-msi-blocks-breadcrumbs\">\r\n\t<h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='https:\/\/www.mariestopes.or.ug\/lg'>Ewaka<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/lg\/services\/'>Empeereza<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/lg\/services\/family-planning\/'>Enteekateeka y\u2019amaka<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class='breadcrumb'>Kondomu y&#039;abasajja<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-video-with-text container alignwide\"><div class=\"input-container\"><h2>A short-acting method of contraception<\/h2><p><strong>The male condom is a barrier contraception method for preventing pregnancy and STIs.<\/strong><br><br>When used correctly, condoms are highly effective. Condoms are also the only contraceptive method that protect against both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV and syphilis.<br><br>Condoms have to be used correctly every single time you have sex to be effective.\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"buttons-container\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"video-wrapper\"><div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hNcDm37yj5Q?si=EFVLc69j4cvOPmgx\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion alignfull\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"accordion-info\"><h3 class=\"title\">Frequently asked questions about condoms<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">How do I use a condom?<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>&#8211; Make sure you and your partner follow these steps when using condoms.<br><br>&#8211; Use a new condom each time you have sex. Check the &#8216;use by&#8217; date on the packet. Be careful how you take the condom out of the packet \u2013 sharp fingernails and jewellery can tear the condom<br><br>&#8211; Find the teat or closed end and squeeze it to get rid of air. This will also help you roll the condom on the right way around<br><br>&#8211; Put the condom on when the penis is fully erect and before it touches the vagina or genital area<br>Still holding the end, roll the condom all the way down the penis<br><br>&#8211; If it won\u2019t roll down, then it\u2019s probably on inside out. If so, start again with a new condom as sperm could now be on the first one<br><br>&#8211; If you have foreskin, you may find it easier and more comfortable to put the condom on if the foreskin is pulled back. This lets the foreskin move freely and reduces the risk of the condom tearing or slipping off<br><br>&#8211; As soon as the man has ejaculated, and before the penis goes soft, hold the condom firmly in place while pulling out. Do this slowly and carefully so you do not spill any semen (the ejaculation fluid that contains sperm)<br><br>&#8211; Take off the condom, wrap it and put it in a bin<br>Make sure the penis does not touch the genital area again, and if you have sex again, use a new condom.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">How good is the male condom at preventing pregnancy?<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>The male condom works reasonably well at preventing pregnancy but its ability to stop a pregnancy largely depends it being used properly every time a couple has sex. This means it must be worn from the start to the finish of the sex act and a new one must be used for every sex act. With typical use 13 out of 100 users will become pregnant<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">What are the advantages of condoms?<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p><br>&#8211; It can be used at any time.<br><br>&#8211; You only need to use condoms when you have sex.<br><br>&#8211; Male condoms can be used for any sexual activity (oral, anal and vaginal) and they help to protect against most sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.<br><br>&#8211; Male condoms come in a variety of shapes, sizes and textures, including latex free options.<br><br>&#8211; Male condoms do not have any side effects and will not affect monthly bleeding patterns.<br><br>&#8211; Condoms can be used straight after childbirth, abortion or miscarriage.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">What are the disadvantages of the male condom?<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>&#8211; Condoms have to be used correctly every single time you have sex to be effective.<br><br>&#8211; If the condom breaks, tears, falls off or gets pushed into the vagina during sex, then you may need to go to a doctor or pharmacy to use emergency contraception as soon as possible to prevent pregnancy (and you may be at risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection).<br><br>&#8211; Condoms will create a different sexual sensation than sex without a condom.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">What do I 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Healthy discharge is not only completely normal, but also necessary. 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