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  Condoms are one of the most popular contraceptives because of the following reasons (a) these are effective barriers for insemination                (b) they do not interfere with coital act (c) these help in reducing the risk of STDs             (d) All of the above

Answer:

                  (d) Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber/latex sheath used to cover the penis in the male or vagina and cervix in females. It prevents the deposition of ejaculated semeninto the vagina of the female. Condom should be discarded after a single use. It is also a safe guard against transmission of AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Condom should be used regularly and put on before starting coital activity, otherwise sperm containing lubricating fluid may be left in the vagina. They do not interfere with coital act.