Laboratory tests have suggested that Nonoxynol-9 may increase a person's risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases STD, including HIV, if used frequently. This is because the chemical causes tiny abrasions inside the sensitive vaginal and anal walls. These abrasions may make transmission more likely especially if condoms are not used. Nonoxynol-9 based products (including condoms containing the spermicide) should not be used for prevention of HIV or STDs or for contraception between non-monogamous partners because of the incre ...

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A condom is a device, usually made of latex, that is used during sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Condoms are also often used to keep a sex toy clean, such as a strap-on dildo, both making cleanup easier, and in cases of toys shared between partners, helping provide STD protection. Condoms do not protect against all forms of STDs. They are also known as prophylactics, as well as a number of colloquial or slang terms, such as ru ...

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A viricide is a chemical agent which "kills" viruses outside the body. Since "life" in viruses is debatable to begin with, the term generally means an antiseptic which reliably deactivates or destroys a virus. Since the spermicide Nonoxynol-9 also shows some viricidal activity, many health experts recommend the use of spermicidally lubricated condoms for increased protection against HIV transmission. Other related archivesHIV, Nonoxynol-9, antiseptic, chemical, condoms, spermicide, transmissi

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Most research has revealed, through survey, four factors which establish the minimal use of condoms: various encumbering beliefs, reduced sexual pleasure, adverse experiences, and fears related to gender and tensions. However, as new technology and beneficial studies come forth that combat these various factors, there is still a substantially low amount of individuals world-wide who practice safe sex. This noticeable gap has lead several investigators to analyze perhaps social factors becoming involved such as a residual social stigma attach ...

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Most research has revealed, through survey, four factors which establish the minimal use of condoms: various encumbering beliefs, reduced sexual pleasure, adverse experiences, and fears related to gender and tensions. However, as new technology and beneficial studies come forth that combat these various factors, there is still a substantially low amount of individuals world-wide who practice safe sex. This noticeable gap has lead several investigators to analyze perhaps social factors becoming involved such as a residual social stigma attach ...

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Safe sex - Abstinence. Sexual abstinence, while it virtually eliminates the risk of STIs or pregnancy, is technically not a method of pursuing "safer sex". It is, however, an option which eliminates risk of STI transmission. Solitary masturbation (including so-called "phone sex" and "cybersex") is safe, since it does not involve contact with a different person's bodily fluids. Two exceptions are: playing with one's own body fluids during masturbation and autofellatio both of which can spread an infection between various parts of the body. ...

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The U.S. military instructs its soldiers to place a condom around the muzzle of the M16 in order to prevent moisture from fouling the weapon. Condoms have also been used in many cases to smuggle cocaine across borders. [14] ...

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Note that most methods of contraception (birth control) other than the barrier methods mentioned above are not effective at preventing the spread of STIs. The spermicide Nonoxynol-9 has been claimed to reduce the likelihood of STI transmission. However a recent study by the World Health Organisation [1] has shown that Nonoxynol-9 is an irritant and can produce tiny tears in mucous membranes, which may increase the risk of transmission by offering pathogens more easy points of entry into the system. As a result condoms with a Nonoxynol-9 lubricant are not to be promoted. However it is better to use ...

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According to a 2001 study by the National Institutes of Health, correct and consistent use of latex condoms: Other sexually-transmitted infections may be affected as well, but they could not draw definite conclusions from the research they were working with. In particular, these include STIs associated with ulcerative lesions that may be present on body surfaces where the condom doesn't cover, such as human papillomavirus (HPV), genital herpes simplex (HSV), chancroid, and syphilis. If contact is made with uncovered lesions, tr ...

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Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Condom - Somalia. In 2003 it became illegal under Islamic Sharia law to sell or use condoms in Somalia. The punishments for violating this law may include flogging [12]. ...

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Condoms have been used to waterproof boxes of matches and kindling, often by hikers and campers. The U.S. military historically instructed its soldiers to place a condom around the muzzle of the M16 in order to prevent moisture from fouling the weapon, however this seems to no longer be the case. The British SAS (and probably other Special Forces units) carry condoms as a method for carrying water in surv ...

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Condoms and other mechanisms of contraception, along with abortion, are condemned by the Roman Catholic Church, some Christian denominations, and many Hindus for moral reasons relating to their beliefs regarding the purpose of the sexual faculty. Opinions of Orthodox Christian bishops, Jewish authorities, Muslims, Buddhists, and other Christian denominations vary on the matter. Condemnations of contraception are typically based on the belief that sex has both procreative and unitive aspects; and that to restrict t ...

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Recently "female condoms" or "femidoms" (not to be confused with femdoms) have become available. They are larger than male condoms and have a stiffened ring-shaped opening, and are designed to be inserted into the vagina. The female condom also contains an inner ring which keeps the condom in place inside the vagina — inserting the female condom requires squeezing this ring. Sales of these have been disappointing in developed countries, though increasingly developing countries are using them to complement already existing fam ...

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Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are elsewhere on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. In 2003 it became illegal under Islamic Sharia law to sell or use condoms in Somalia. The punishments for violating this law may include flogging. [12] ...

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Carcinogenic nitrosamines have been discovered in 29 out of 32 condom brands tested by the Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Institute in Stuttgart [3]. However, there have been no studies linking the use of condoms to an increased risk of cancer and a 2001 study from the University of Kiel concluded that humans regularly receive 1,000 to 10,000 times greater nitrosamine exposure from food and tobacco than from condom use and concluded that the risk of ...

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Prior to the early to mid 80s, condoms were low profile, undervalued articles. Their primary use revolved around the avoidance of pregnancy. Their function in helping to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), although recognized since Roman times, was not a major consideration among the general public. The advent of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), coupled with increased incidence of STDs and the need to publicise effective means of avoiding infection, led to a much more open discussion of sexual matters. This brought ...

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Condoms and other mechanisms of contraception, along with abortion, are condemned by the Roman Catholic Church, some conservative Protestants, and many Hindus for moral reasons relating to their beliefs regarding the purpose of the sexual faculty. Opinions of Orthodox Christian bishops, Jewish authorities, Muslims, Buddhists, and many Christian denominations vary on the matter. Condemnations of contraception are typically based on the belief that sex has both procreative and unitive aspects; and that to restrict t ...

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According to a 2001 study by the National Institutes of Health, correct and consistent condom use: reduces the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission by approximately 85%. reduces the risk of gonorrhea for men by approximately 71%. Other sexually-transmitted infections may be affected as well, but they could not draw definite conclusions from the research they were working with. In particular, these include STIs associated with ulcerative lesions that may be present on body surfaces where the condom doesn't cover, ...

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Carcinogenic nitrosamines have been discovered in 29 out of 32 condom brands tested by the Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Institute in Stuttgart [3]. However, there have been no studies linking the use of condoms to an increased risk of cancer and a 2001 study from the University of Kiel concluded that humans regularly receive 1,000 to 10,000 times greater nitrosamine exposure from food and tobacco than from condom use and concluded that the risk of ...

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Condoms are most accessible in developed countries. In various cultures, a number of social or economic factors make access to condoms prohibitive. In some cases, cultural beliefs may cause some persons to shun condoms deliberately even when they are available. [8] Furthermore, regardless of culture and availability, many men shun condoms simply because they dislike using them. This dislike may be due either to a belief that condoms reduce sexual pleasure or to practical problems, e.g. difficulty in sustaining a ...

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