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Clients at high risk of STDs and
unwanted pregnancy have a choice
If at risk of both unwanted pregnancy and STDs, clients have
a choice. They may want to consider using two methods: a highly
effective method for contraception and condoms for STD protection.
Or they may use condoms for protection against both disease
and pregnancy. If used consistently and correctly, condoms are
highly effective at preventing both pregnancy and disease. When
using only condoms, emergency contraceptive pills can be used
as a backup method for pregnancy prevention in case a condom
slips, breaks or is not used.
Where risk of disease exists, clients should be aware that
good-quality condoms need to be used correctly with every act
of intercourse to protect against STDs. In situations where
one partner is infected, inconsistent condom use can be as risky
as not using condoms at all.
Clients may need help in developing skills to use condoms correctly.
Practice in putting condoms on a penis model can help develop
these skills. Some clients may need help in developing skills
to negotiate condom use with their partners.
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