what is a condom for?

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well a condom is a type of device (looks like a type of baloon) usually made of latex or polyurethane; that is used for sexual intercourse to REDUCE the chance of pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as; gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, & herpes. Condoms are also often used to cover medical ultrasound imaging transducers, keep a sex toy clean, also in the military; to keep gun muzzles water proof. also condoms will sometimes be used by drug trafickers to put it in someones stomache ("mules") to pass it through airports' and such. also Condoms are known as "prophylactics" and aswell; rubbers, partyhat, jimmy.

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A birth control device that prevents pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

sexual intercoarce During intercourse, a condom stops the sperm from fertilizing the females egg. In simple terms, you wear one during intercoures to avoid getting pregnant.
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every middleschool/highschool sex ed class ever given.

its for prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.also meant for prevention of H.I.V iffection

A soft rubber device made of latex which is worn by the male before sexual intercourse begins and during intercourse. The condom prevents sperm from entering the female genital tract and thus prevents pregnancy. The condom also prevents contact with seminal and vaginal fluids thereby preventing the transmission of STD and/or HIV from either partner.
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Ypu can know more about Condoms, Like Types of Condom, USes of Condom,etc. on :http://www.avert.org/faqcond.htm

a condom is used to help prevent pregnancy, it does not prevent STD'S.next time you go to the store...buy a box it will tell you everything you need to know about a condom

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what is a condom for?

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