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Advantages of Using Condoms

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1. Proper and consistent use of condoms prevents transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (AIDS/HIV, Syphilis).

2. Reliability is high if used appropriately.

3. Availability of different shapes, sizes and types of condoms. There is one for everybody.

4. Ease of purchase of a condom from pharmacy, supermarket, departmental stores. There is no need for a prescription and is even provided free of cost in health centres and family planning clinics.

5. Condoms are easy to use, and very little practice is needed.

6. It can be used during each act of intercourse whereas birth control pills have to be taken for a prolonged period.

7. Enhances responsibility and mutual understanding between the partners.

8. Use of condoms is devoid of any side effects and is much cheaper when compared to other forms of birth control.

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