After posting a lot about the different issues in my mind for the last weeks, now I will start posting on the different Contraceptives and Artificial Family Planning Methods available in the Philippines. Let's start with the condoms.
Condoms
There are actually two types of condoms: condoms specifically made for men or women. Condoms are basically made out of synthetic or natural materials that prevent the exchange of fluids released by either organs, mainly targeting the access of semen during sexual intercourse. Condoms are also one of the most effective means in acquiring Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). As far as male birth control goes, male condoms are it (although a male birth control pill is in the works). However, they have been around a long time and are probably one of the oldest forms of birth control still in existence today. In fact, illustrations of condoms dating back 3000 years have been found in Egypt. Over the years, condoms have been made out of everything from linen to animal intestines and even tortoise shells (ouch!). In the 1840s, though, vulcanized rubber condoms began to be produced and it wasn't long before condoms took on the moniker "rubbers".
Reference and Source: epigee.org
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