condom

(noun)

a flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STDs

Related Terms

Examples of condom in the following topics:

  • Contraception and Birth Control

    • These include condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, sponges, and spermicides; they have a failure rate of 15-24%.
    • Barrier methods such as condoms, cervical caps, and diaphragms serve to block sperm from entering the uterus, thereby preventing fertilization.