CONDOM PROMOTION AND

MANAGEMENT
By Dr S.N.D Ranasinghe
CONDOMS
WHAT ARE CONDOMS MADE OF ?
 Latex and Polyurethane

 Latex - widely available, can only be used with water based

lubricants.

 Polyurethane – can be used for individuals who are allergic to

latex, both oil and water based lubricants can be used, thinner
and increase sensitivity is there, expensive
WHY LUBRICATION ?
 Easier to wear and more comfortable

 Prevents condom breakage

 Some contain water based lubricants, some contain silicone

substance

 Some condoms and lubricants contain spermicides

CONDOMS VARY IN SHAPE AND SIZE
CONDOMS CONT….

 Main mode of protection which prevents STI and HIV

transmission
 There are three prevention strategies for STD/HIV prevention

 A – Abstinence
B – Be faithful
C - Condoms (to be effective should be used correctly and
consistently)
ADVANTAGES OF CONDOM USE
 Contraception ( provides dual protection)

 Prevention of STD/HIV

 Temporary use for prevention of STI transmission when one

partner is symptomatic with an STI

 Protection of partner following occupational exposures in

health care settings
MYTHS ABOUT CONDOMS
 Will affect pleasure during sex

 Create relationship problems

 Condom is too small or too big

 Sex with condoms too noisy

 Intended for penovaginal sex only

WHERE ARE CONDOMS AVAILABLE ?
 Government – family planning clinics, STD clinics, field
(PHNS,PHM,PHI)

 Private sector – pharmacies, supermarkets

ALWAYS CHECK
 Where stored(should be in a cool and dry place)

 Manufacturing date and date of expiry

 Whether package is damaged

 Consistency of the condom

HOW DO YOU PUT ON A CONDOM
CORRECTLY
CONFIDENCE TIPS
 Not be embarrassed to buy a condom

 Talk with the partner to relieve anxiety

 Learn how to use condoms with your partner

 Condoms can be fun try using various shapes and colures

and flavors
CONDOM COUNSELING AND
NEGOTIATION
THANKS!
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a condom
 Female condom