The biological basis for male contraception was established decades ... no viable alternative to the condom has been brought to market. Men who wish to control their fertility must rely on female ...

Lastly, with male condoms being the best form of prevention (other than abstinence) against sexually transmitted diseases, men have an incentive to become active participants in their sexual and ...

Failure rate for the male condom is 12 percent, while that for spermicides is about 21 percent. Another drawback is that the sponge offers little or no protection from sexually transmitted diseases.

Male condom A barrier that prevents sperm entering the vagina. Easily obtained. Protects against STIs (e.g. HIV). Unreliable if not used properly. Female condom A barrier that prevents sperm ...