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Advantages of using condoms are as follows:
- Do not require advance planning, clinic visits, or a prescription
- Inexpensive and readily available
- Can be carried easily and discreetly by men and women
- Best means currently available of protection against STIs, including HIV
- By preventing STIs, condoms can protect fertility
- Allow men to participate in preventing pregnancy and infections
- May help prevent cervical cancer
- May decrease premature ejaculation and prolong intercourse
- Catch the semen, so nothing drips from the vagina after intercourse
- Have minimal side effects
- Do not affect menstrual cycles
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