What are condoms?
In this section you will learn about condoms
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Condoms protect from sexual infections and prevent pregnancy.
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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.
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On this page there are drawings of private body parts.
The drawings are used to help you understand.
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There are no photos of real people’s private body parts on our website.
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It is ok to see these drawings because you are learning about condoms.
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If you have any questions, it is good to speak to an adult you trust.
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Move down the page to if you want to learn more about condoms.
If not, you can learn about bodies.
What are condoms?
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Condoms that go over the penis are usually called condoms, they can also be called external condoms.
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Condoms that go inside the vagina before you start having sex are called internal condoms, or female condoms.
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A condom is a thin tube.
Condoms are very soft and flexible (they move very easily). They also stretch.
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Condoms come in different sizes.
Use the size that fits your penis best.
Condoms that fit well feel better and are safer.
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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.
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Condoms come in different colours.
Some are different flavours and can smell different.
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Most condoms are made of something called latex.
Some people are allergic to latex and will have to use special condoms with no latex.
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Condoms are used when people have sex with each other.
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Move down the page to learn more about condoms and how to get them for free.