Condoms & Female Condoms

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are really common. In fact, at least one in four teen girls in the U.S. has one or more STDs. Besides abstinence and outercourse, condoms and female condoms are the only kinds of birth control that also protect against STDs, including HIV. Latex condoms are up to 98 percent effective against pregnancy, and female condoms are up to 95 percent effective. It’s very important to learn how to use condoms correctly so you can reduce your risk of getting STDs. You can buy condoms without a prescription.

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Do you know the right way to put on a condom? Follow the steps in the video to learn how use condoms correctly.

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