Contraception : The condom and sexual pleasure

Contraception is a means used to prevent sexual intercourse from leading to pregnancy or from being the cause of sexually transmitted infections and diseases STDs and STIs. Among these contraceptive methods we have the male and female condom.. This means, is a subject of debate today among some people since it is variously appreciated.

Also called condom or condom, the condom is a sexual tool in the form of a rubber pocket which is used to cover the penis during coitus. It helps protect individuals against sexually transmitted diseases and is also a means of contraception.. Whether male or female, the condom is the only contraceptive method that can protect against pregnancy as well as infections and sexually transmitted diseases.

 Despite this equally important dual function, it seems not to be used by everyone who wants to have a sexual relationship although having in the back of their mind the idea of ​​not being the author of a pregnancy and not contracting any disease. For some people, the pleasure is not the same when sex is made without a condom. “Using a condom, we don’t have the same feeling as when we don’t use,” says Eugène., which nevertheless recognizes the protective role of this object “It is true, using condom, we protect ourselves from sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. But it is also about pleasure and for many people today priority is given to pleasure”. Fiacre agrees. The latter suggests that he has not used a condom for almost four years but is sexually active while specifying that he is faithful to his partner. “You have to worry about STDs and STIs when you have several partners. Before being in this relationship that I consider serious, I used condoms to avoid illnesses but since I am with my partner, I don't do it anymore. For pregnancy, we use other contraceptive methods and as for sexually transmitted infections we are tested every trimester”, he confides. Audrey elle, experienced the female condom. Which she doesn't find satisfactory and prefers to go without either of them since she doesn't like the male one as well. "I've used a female condom a few times, I didn't get the feeling I wanted. It’s also the same when my partner uses the male condom.. I therefore prefer to take other precautions other than using a condom”.

The condom, la protection…

Recognized by specialists as being very effective and without hormonal side effects, at the same time it remains a safe means for others. Less expensive than other methods, condoms are often even distributed free of charge for the benefit of everyone. According to a WHO health report, if used regularly and correctly, its use prevents 80% even 95% the transmission of HIV which could have occurred in the absence of its use. “I protect myself not only to avoid pregnancy but above all to avoid contracting an infection or, in the worst case, HIV. Being in a single relationship should not prevent young people from preserving ourselves”, suggested Irene. for her, infections can come from anywhere and to avoid transmitting them, you have to protect yourself.

“We are receiving more and more young people with various infections transmitted during unprotected sex.. Often it is an infection at the primary stage, that is to say one which is developing but also there are other people who do not come for care when the infection has already completely taken over,” explains Nadia V. healthcare provider. She adds “If cases of unwanted pregnancies often leading to clandestine abortions or the throwing away of newborns are recurring, it’s because these young people who are not ready to take care of a child have not thought about using a condom.” “Let pleasure not be a veil, we must think about the danger that could arise afterwards 15 minutes of pleasure without protection. Using condoms, we run less risk of being the author of a pregnancy that we do not want, you can also become a host to an infection. You have to protect yourself but also get tested if you really want to have sex”.

Note that among other contraceptive methods, there are implants, the DUI, the MAMA, the morning after pill etc.

Firmin KASSAGA