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condom /con·dom/ (kon´dum) a sheath or cover worn over the penis during sexual activity to prevent impregnation or infection.
female condom a sheath worn inside the vagina, extending outward to cover the vulva; to prevent pregnancy or transmission of infection.
female condom, a sheath worn inside the vagina, also extending outward to cover the vulva. It is used to prevent pregnancy or transmission of infection. Female Condom A barrier-type contraceptive device worn by a woman, which offers some protection against pregnancy and STDs. Pros Compatible with oil-based lubricants; greater protection is provided for the external genitalia of both partners; it can be cleaned and re-used up to 10 times without compromising its structural integrity Cons The device was not enthusiastically adopted after its 1988 launch, given its high cost—$0.72—the skill required to properly deploy it and the rustling sound the material imparted while in use Success rate FC has an annual pregnancy rate of 21-26% vs ± 15% with a condom condom [kon´dum] a sheath or cover worn over the penis during sexual intercourse for contraception and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. female condom a long polyurethane sheath that is inserted into the vagina as a contraceptive; it has a flexible ring that fits over the cervix like a diaphragm and another ring that extends outside the vagina. See also contraception. ![]() Female condom. When correctly in place, the female condom covers the cervix and lines the vaginal canal with the open end outside the vagina. From Nichols and Zwelling, 1997. female condom Vaginal pouch An externally placed contraceptive device, which offers some protection against pregnancy and STDs. See Contraceptives. Cf Condom.
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