This is a picture of a person investigating a condom and reading instructions how to prevent HIV/AIDS through condom use. A number of different types of condom are now available. What is generally called a condom is the "male" condom, a sheath or covering which fits over a man's penis, and which is closed at one end. Condoms may be regular shaped (with straight sides), form fit (indented just below the glans or "head" of the penis), or they may be flared (wider over the glans). In addition, some condoms are textured with ribs or bumps. Condoms also come in a variety of colours. More about condoms can be found at http://www.avert.org/hivprevention.htm

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Photo credit: � Population Services International/ M/MC Photoshare