Advantages and disadvantages - Chronic UTI Info

Some advantages of using condoms:

When used correctly and consistently, they are a reliable method of preventing pregnancy.
They help to protect both partners from STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV.
You only need to use them when you have sex – they do not need advance preparation and are suitable for unplanned sex.
In most cases, there are no medical side effects from using condoms.
They are easy to get hold of and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and flavours.

Some disadvantages include:

Some couples find that using condoms interrupts sex – to get around this, try to make using a condom part of foreplay.
Condoms are very strong but may split or tear if not used properly. If this happens to you, practise putting them on so you get used to using them.
Some people may be allergic to latex, plastic or spermicides, but you can get condoms that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction.
When using a condom, the man has to pull out after he has ejaculated and before his penis goes soft, holding the condom firmly in place.