Male condoms are 98% effective with perfect use and 85% effective with typical use. Female condoms are slightly less effective — 95% with perfect use and 79% typically. People make mistakes with ...

This story was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Wearing a condom is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the only option for protecting against STIs and STDs (besides abstinence). But they’re not ...

Tongue condoms are protective barriers that can prevent you from catching or transmitting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) while having oral sex. A tongue condom, also known as an oral condom or ...

When used correctly and consistently, condoms remain one of the most effective tools for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This includes external (male) condoms ...

There’s a lot to learn when you’re getting intimate with a new partner: What turns them on? What’s off the table? And what steps will you take toward a safer sexual encounter? That safe-sex ...