What are some disadvantages of male condom use?
Disadvantages of condoms include: • Require high motivation • May reduce sensitivity during intercourse • May interfere with the maintenance of an erection • May interfere with or interrupt foreplay • May interfere with either partner’s enjoyment of intercourse • May break or slip • May have an unpleasant taste if used during oral sex • Latex, spermicide and/or lubricant may be irritating or allergenic • Requires assertiveness by both partners to ensure that the condom is placed appropriately on the penis and removed correctly
