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Disadvantages of using condoms are as given below:
- May disrupt spontaneity during sex
- Can reduce sensitivity
- Some men cannot maintain an erection when using a condom
- Some men and women can develop an allergy or sensitivity to latex (in this case, polyurethane condoms may be used)
Though condoms do have disadvantages, many of them can be overcome with practice and experience or by switching to a different brand or type of condom.
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