Why they are good:
+ Protects against STIs
+ Protects against pregnancy
+ Only used during sex
What can go wrong:
- May split if not used right
You can get male condoms all over the place, from your local clinic to the pub toilet!
The question is whether you want to pay and whether the condom is any good.
Condoms must have or the BSI Kitemark, or the European CE mark or they are only fit for novelty purposes!
You generally find the condoms that do not have these stamps of approval are those with flashing lights and funny noises!
Find out where to get male condoms that work, for free, in Barnsley!
If it falls off or splits then you may be at risk.
Any sexual contact without a condom may pass on STIs.
A broken condom is as good as no condom at all. That means if you have an accident with your condom you need to go for a check up at a clinic.
Click here to find out where to go in Barnsley.
A male condom is made of very thin latex (rubber) or polyurethane and fits over the man's erect penis. Condoms are lubricated to make them easier to use.
The condom physically blocks sperm and STIs from passing through.
Condoms are 98% effective when they’re used correctly.
In Barnsley you can get free condoms when you go to the GUM, a clinic or with a C-Card.
The female condom is made from soft polyurethane and is put inside the vagina. It is held in place by a ring at either end.
The female condom lines the vagina and stops sperm getting into it.
Female condoms are 95% effective when they’re used correctly.