What are condoms?
In this section you will learn about condoms
Condoms protect from sexual infections and prevent pregnancy.
This page is for people aged 13 years and older.
If you are younger than 13 years old you can talk to a trusted adult about condoms.
On this page there are drawings of private body parts.
The drawings are used to help you understand.
There are no photos of real people’s private body parts on our website.
It is ok to see these drawings because you are learning about condoms.
If you have any questions, it is good to speak to an adult you trust.
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What are condoms?
Condoms that go over the penis are usually called condoms, they can also be called external condoms.
Condoms that go inside the vagina before you start having sex are called internal condoms, or female condoms.
A condom is a thin tube.
Condoms are very soft and flexible (they move very easily). They also stretch.
Condoms come in different sizes.
Use the size that fits your penis best.
Condoms that fit well feel better and are safer.
Some condoms are smooth, and some have lines or dots that feel different on our bodies.
You can choose to use the type of condom that feels good for you.
Condoms come in different colours.
Some are different flavours and can smell different.
Most condoms are made of something called latex.
Some people are allergic to latex and will have to use special condoms with no latex.
Condoms are used when people have sex with each other.
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