HSCI 1120 Lecture Notes - Polyurethane, Ejaculation, Sexual Dysfunction
Document Summary
A contraceptive sheath that is placed over the penis. Condoms come in latex and polyurethane for those allergic to latex. Perfect user rate is 2% but typical-user failure rate is about 18% Side effects: problem for those allergic to latex but other types are available. Advantages: cheap, convenient, east to use, protects from stis. Disadvantages: less spontaneity, may reduce sensation but this may be an advantage to males wishing to delay ejaculation. Polyurethane sheath with two rings in it, one at either end. Prevents sperm from entering vagina and blocks entrance to uterus. Typical-user failure rate is 21% - perfect user failure rate is 5% Advantage: less susceptible to tearing, method a woman can use herself to reduce risk of an sti, covers more of the vulva area, more effective when used properly than using male condom. Disadvantage: interrupts flow of things, awkward because you have to hold it, expensive (. 50)
