condom

plural condoms · alternative obsolete condum

1. A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STIs during PIV, anal, or oral.

   ribbed condoms

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   buy a pack of condoms

   flavoured condom

   However, substantial proportions of participants preferred the nonlatex condom or reported that they would recommend its use to others.

   2009, Albert Altchek, Liane Deligdisch, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Gynecology

   We're in the small percentage of cases in which condoms are ineffective. Looks as if you have some sort of supersperm. You must be very proud.

   2015, Beth Burgoon, About That Night, Don Mills, O.N.: Harlequin Superromance, →ISBN, page 123

   I remember that one time I went to the kiosk next door to buy condoms, it was raining, she appeared.

   2021, Pedro Mairal, The Woman from Uruguay, Bloomsbury Publishing, →ISBN, page 143

   Synonyms: external condom, male condom

2. broadlyAny of various forms of flexible sleeve or barrier, variously shaped for either penetrative or receptive body parts, made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn (by anyone with) during sexual activity to prevent pregnancy or the spread of STIs.