As a high-risk patient, first- and third-trimester screening is appropriate. Recommendations are to review and encourage safe sexual practices, including consistent use of barrier contraception, preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and a plan for HIV screening. HIV-uninfected pregnant women with HIV-infected partners may present for consultation. Bernstein, in Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies (Seventh Edition), 2017 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Discordant Couples help with sexual dysfunction or issues.Ĭontact your nearest clinic for more information.Helene B.Family Planning clinics have a number of services to offer men, including It’s very important for men to maintain their sexual health. International Men’s Health Week runs this month from 10-16 June.
Men can take an active role by being informed of the options and talking about what contraceptive and/or STI protection methods are right for both partners. But women should also always be prepared to protect themselves and their partner against STIs.Ĭontraception isn’t just for the girls either. It is sometimes said that it’s the responsibility of men to organise the condom and the responsibility of women to ensure pregnancy is out of the picture. The effectiveness of diaphragms against STIs is not yet known. However, contraceptive cream or gel containing spermicide can be purchased online. Spermicide or contraceptive cream for use with diaphragms or similar products is currently hard to obtain in New Zealand. Spermicide is a cream that kills sperm on contact. Their effectiveness is increased if a spermicide is used at the same time. It must be put in place before sex and left in for at least six hours afterwards.ĭiaphragms come in different sizes and have to be fitted for the first time by a doctor or nurse.ĭiaphragms are 80-96% effective in preventing pregnancy. The DiaphragmĪ diaphragm is a dome-shaped device made of silicone that is put into the woman’s vagina. When female condoms are used correctly and every time, they are 90% effective in preventing pregnancy and also protect against STIs. The closed end of the female condom covers the cervix and the open end is positioned at the entrance of the vagina. It is held in place by a ring at either end. The Female Condomįemale condoms are a polyurethane cylinder with one open end. Plus, they come in different shapes, colours, textures and flavours so there’s one that’s right for everyone. You can get up to 144 condoms for $5 with a prescription. You can get them from Family Planning clinics, chemists, supermarkets, pubs, public toilets, garages, nightclubs, dairies, mail order and sex shops. There’s no excuse for not using a condom. Before using a condom make sure it is not beyond the expiry date on the packet! They should be stored at room temperature.Ĭondoms have expiry date on the packet. So it’s not a good idea to keep your condoms in your purse, wallet or pocket. Heat can also damage the rubber and cause the condom to break down. Using a condom correctly includes using a water-based lube to stop the condom rubbing and possibly tearing. They are also the most effective method of preventing STIs. When male condoms are used correctly and every time, they are 98% effective in preventing pregnancy. Polyurethane condoms are available for people who are allergic to rubber. Male condoms are a fine rubber covering that is rolled on to the penis before sex. These methods use:Ĭondoms protect against sexually transmissible infections (STIs) as well as unwanted pregnancy.
There are three main barrier methods of contraception. They’ve even come a long way in the last 60 years – in the 1950s condoms were reusable! Barrier methods work by stopping sperm from entering the vagina.Ī pretty simple concept and one that has been used for millennia – cave paintings in France show a man using a condom during sexual intercourse date from 12-15,000 years ago.īarrier methods have come a long way in the last few thousand years.
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