Condoms
Condoms (also called external, or male, condoms) help prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You put a condom on the p**is before va**nal, anal or oral sex.
There is separate information about internal (female) condoms.
Who can use condoms
Most people can use condoms.
Some condoms are made from latex, others are latex free. It will say on the packet what the condom is made of.
Do not use latex condoms if:
you have a latex allergy
you’re using antifungal medicine on or around your anus, vulva and va**na, or p**is and testicles
Using a condom
Condoms can be used for:
va**nal sex
anal sex
oral sex
Some people also put condoms on sex toys.
