condom

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'' Along with information, education and testing, the condom is a fundamental element of actions to prevent transmission of the AIDS virus, '' he said.

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  1. noun A flexible sheath, usually made of thin rubber or latex, designed to cover the penis during sexual intercourse for contraceptive purposes or as a means of preventing sexually transmitted diseases.
  2. noun A similar device, consisting of a loose-fitting polyurethane sheath closed at one end, that is inserted intravaginally before sexual intercourse. Also called female condom.

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  • An old girlfriend had become deeply involved during my years away in the cause of denying contraception to teenagers; she spent her days lobbying at the Capitol and then during our luncheons described to me the most scandalous of the legislators—the few who believed that a sixteen-year-old equipped with a condom was the lesser of evils. —  Secret Ceremonies
  • The sailor carefully rolled the eelskin back (as a condom is rolled), then worked it up over his queue and seized it. —  The Shipping News
  • With a great gasp he bent his knees and I noticed that his condom was already wet with clear seminal fluid, more than I could make after such a short 'exercise'. —  XXXX
  • Medical experts agree that the condom is a life-saving device: it is highly effective in preventing HIV transmission if used correctly and consistently, and is the best current method of HIV prevention for those who are sexually active and at risk. —  Spero News
  • Kids need to understand the condom is the next best thing since sliced bread. —  digg.com: Stories / Popular
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