6 Causes Men Do not Want to Use Condoms

The use of condoms as a contraceptive has been shown to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

The use of rubber belt is too easy, besides the price is more affordable than other types of contraception. But unfortunately, the use of condoms in the community in fact still very low compared to other types of contraception, which is less than 10 percent.

The Coordinator of Medical Services Indonesiaa Family Planning Association (IPPA) of Jakarta, Bondan Widjajanto, many reasons that the popularity of condoms melatarbekangi ruination.

There are at least 6 (six) reasons why condom use among men is still minimal:

1. Contraception "only for women (wife)"

During this time, the use of contraception is often imposed on women. In fact, men also have an important role in preventing pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Especially if you see the reality on the ground that men as individuals who are most at risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections due to risky sexual behavior tended.

2. Discomfort (reduced sensation)

Most men are lazy to use condoms because they feel pleasure and sensation during intercourse is reduced. In fact, the designs are currently manufactured condoms are very thin, elastic and durable so it does not eliminate the overall sensitivity.

3. The stigma of condoms as a means of free sex

Not true if there is a presumption that said the use of condoms as a sex booster. Lingering misconceptions in the community that supports berangangapan that condom use makes sex socialization and its application is not running smoothly.

4. Condoms fail to prevent pregnancy

The failure of condoms in preventing pregnancy arise more because of lack of understanding in the community. Condom failure is more often due to improper pemakaianya, not because the quality of the condom itself. Several studies in the United States shows, about 30-60 percent of men claimed to always use condoms, but among those who use condoms do not necessarily wear it properly.

"The decline in the effectiveness of condoms is more due to human factors. So do not use nails when tearing the wrapper, do not put it in the wallet, and before use must be seen before expiration," said Bondan media during a visit to the PT. Mitra Rajawali Banjaran, Bandung, Tuesday (01/11/2011).

5. Easy to loose, broken or torn

Condoms have been rigorously tested in the laboratory. Condoms are classified as medical products and testing under the Ministry of Health. At the time condoms were manufactured at the plant will go through a series of repeated testing before being packed. Several U.S. studies show that the rate of condom rupture of less than 2 percent.

"To meet the International Quality Standard (ISO 4074) of each strand of condoms should be produced through electronic test, because it is not easily torn," said Bondan.

6. The HIV virus can pass through condoms

There is an assumption that condoms contain holes that HIV can be passed. It is indeed true that condoms made from natural materials such as sheep intestines. But the condom type was rarely produced. Latex condoms, which is commonly found in the market, strong enough and has been tested to withstand micro-organisms including sperm and HIV.

"Condoms are there but very small pores. Laboratory studies show that latex condoms are made of highly impermeable to prevent the entry of HIV," he said.