Objectives

At the end of presentation a learner should be

able to :
• Define mechanical barrier
• Describe male , female condom and cervical cap
• Explain the mode of action for condoms and
cervical cap
• State indications of female condoms , male
condoms and cervical cap
• identify advantages of using male condoms ,
female condoms and cervical cap
• Identify disadvantages of using
male condoms , female condoms
and cervical cap
Mechanical barrier
Act as a barrier between sperm and egg .( male
and female condom ,diaphragm and cervical
cap)

Male condom
It is a sheath-shaped barrier device which is thin,
soft and open at one and closed on the other
 Mode of action
It collects semen and forms a barrier
which prevents passage of sperm
into the vagina
 How it works
• Only condoms with EC mark(conformite
Europeend) should be used and should be on date
• They should be started away from extremes of
heat ,light and dump
• Be careful when handling to prevent tearing
The condom should be rolled on the erect
penis ,before any genital contact is made (it is
possible for the sperm to be present in the pre-
ejaculation)
• Leave about 1cm of air free at the tip of the
condom for the ejaculation or else it will bust
• Penis should be withdrawn very
soon after ejaculation before it
reduces in side and the condom
became loss
• Should be held in place during
withdrawal of the erect penis so
that it does not slip off
• It should be used once and
dispose it to the bin
NB : it will not flash to the toilet
 Advantages of male condoms
• Easy to get and easy to use
• Most couples finds that sex is still enjoyable
with condoms
• No follow up or medical examinations needed
• It reduce the spread of STIs and HIV infections
• It has no systemic side effects
• It allows males to participate in family
planning
• It is suitable for unplanned sex
 Disadvantages of male condoms
• It can break if incorrectly used
• It has to be negotiated with the partner first
• Other people encounter reduced sensation
• Effectiveness depends on the user
• It disturbs foreplay
• Its use requires knowledge and skill
Female condoms
A tube of soft plastic
(polyurethane)that has a closed end .
Each end has a ring or rim . The ring
at the closed end is inserted into the
women’s vagina over the cervix ,to
hold the tube in place

How is used
The closed inner end is anchored in
place by a polyurethane ring , while
the outer edge lies flat against vulva
• Great care has to be taken to ensure that the
penis is inside the polyurethane sheath and
not wrongly positioned between the condom
and vaginal walls

Advantages of female condoms

• To prevent pregnancy
• To prevent STD and HIV
• No need to remove it immediately after sex
• It can be inserted well ahead of time
• No allergic reactions
Disadvantages of female condom
• May not be easily available
• It is very expensive
• It needs to be supported during
sexual act
Cervical cap
They are made of rubber and look smaller in
diameter than the diaphragm .They require
fitting at the contraception clinic.

How is used
• Squeeze the cap and slide it in to the vagina
with the strap facing down .You put it 6 hours
before intercourse
Indications
• People who haven't given birth(86%
effective)
• People who have given birth (71% effective)

Advantages of using cervical cap

• It doesn’t affect menstrual cycle
• It is save to use while breast feeding
• The cervical cap doesn’t use hormones so
you can use it if you don’t want hormones
Disadvantages of using cervical cap
• Mild allergic reactions to silicon or
spermicide occasionally occur
• If worn for more than two days ,
you run the risk of toxic shock
syndrome or unpleasant vaginal
odor or discharge
• The cervical cap is more difficult
for women to learn to insert and
remove then the diaphragm
THANK YOU!!!!