The most common material used to make condoms is latex, a type of rubber with very small pores that keep sperm and the smaller HIV virus from passing through. Latex is strong but susceptible to breaking when exposed to high friction and excessive pressure. To mitigate these problems, a water- or silicone-based lubricant should be used both on the inside and outside of the condom.

Cutler carries non-latex condoms (Advanti). You can also purchase them at off campus stores such as Hannaford, Wal-Mart, CVS (which takes Black Bear Bucks), Target, Rite Aid, etc. See similar questions...

Health authorities say that latex condoms are highly effective when used consistently and correctly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using latex condoms (or dental dams) whenever having oral, anal, or vaginal sex. If a lubricant is used, it should be a water-based lubricant. See similar questions...

Studies have shown that latex condoms are highly effective in preventing HIV transmission when used consistently and correctly. These studies looked at uninfected people considered to be at very high risk of infection because they were involved in sexual relationships with HIV-infected people. The studies found that even with repeated sexual contact, 98-100 percent of those people who used latex condoms correctly and consistently did not become infected. See similar questions...

Latex condoms serve as an effective barrier against bodily fluids during sex. They prevent contact with your partner’s semen, blood (including menstrual blood) and vaginal fluids. See similar questions...

Latex caps are very inexpensive. They do not last very long. They can pull on hair or be uncomfortable. Silicone caps are more expensive but last longer and may be more comfortable. Both latex and silicone caps will keep the hair relatively dry. They may help keep goggle straps from slipping. Lycra caps are the most comfortable and do not pull hair. They come in many colors and patterns. Lycra caps are not waterproof and only serve to keep longer hair from swishing around. See similar questions...

shown above, polyurethane is just "many urethanes", so, technically, urethane is just the chemical group shown above and polyurethane is a material than incorporates many urethane groups. See similar questions...

Latex is a milky white liquid composed of rubber particles dispersed in water. This material is whipped with air to form a foam, which is cured to make our mattresses. See similar questions...

Roof Membrane system is a high build elastomeric or flexible coating, designed specifically for Roof Restoration. Unlike generic paint which produces a lower film thickness, offering less protection against the elements. See similar questions...

A CTA (Cellulose Triacetate) membrane is a paper by-product membrane bonded to a synthetic layer. Du... (Complete Answer) See similar questions...

Polyurethane is a term used to describe a wide ranging family of elastomers (any compound exhibiting the characteristics of natural rubber; stretchy and elastic.). Poly meaning "many" and "urethane" the classification of the chemical structure. Polyurethane or urethane for short, is used as a solid cast material (bushings). Polyurethane can be as soft as a rubber band or as hard as plastic. See similar questions...

Latex condoms, when used consistently and correctly, are highly effective in preventing heterosexual sexual transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Nevertheless, you should be aware of the fact that condom use cannot provide absolute protection against HIV. The surest way to avoid transmission of HIV is to abstain from sexual intercourse or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and you know is not infected. See similar questions...