3 Advantages Condoms

Levels of condom use is still low. Though condoms as a contraceptive has three advantages with a high level of effectiveness.

In addition to prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), condoms can also be used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy and to improve the effectiveness of other contraceptive methods. As is known, all methods of family planning, even sterilization, have a failure rate. Because it is with a condom effectiveness can be near 100 percent.

"We strongly recommend the use of two methods of contraception to provide more effective protection. In order to maximize the female condom will prevent pregnancy while protecting sexually transmitted infections," says Anne Foster-Rosales, of Planned Parenthood Golden Gate, USA.

Most people infected with STIs do not realize they are infected. Therefore the use of condoms today are more intended to reduce the risk of STIs including HIV / AIDS.