Before putting on a condom make sure you chose the right size and that it's not expired. Then, place the condom on the penis and roll it down, leaving a half-inch of space at the tip. To use condoms ...

Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, kicked off this year's National Condom Week. Condoms are a form of birth control which, when used correctly, are shown to be about 98 percent effective. Using them in ...

Male condoms are 98% effective with perfect use and 85% effective with typical use. Female condoms are slightly less effective — 95% with perfect use and 79% typically. People make mistakes with ...

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 ...

When used correctly and consistently, condoms remain one of the most effective tools for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This includes external (male) condoms ...

A new policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) highlights the prevalence of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents and provides updated ...

About 20 years ago, my colleagues and I were involved in a nationwide program spearheaded by the Centre for British Teachers (CBT) for a nationwide campaign for teachers and pupils emphasising on ...