1
: a sheath commonly of rubber worn over the penis (as to prevent conception or venereal infection during coitus)
2
: a device that is designed to be inserted into the vagina before coitus and that resembles in form and function the condom used by males
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The partnership also includes special condoms produced and distributed by Pleasing to raise awareness of Planned Parenthood’s work.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 July 2025
Her honesty resonated, as did her candid take on condom use.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 16 July 2025
An audio recording from a hotel room in which Jane asked that an escort wear a condom was played in court.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 June 2025
One piece is an unmade bed on the floor that has a naked woman lying facedown on it, covered in crumbs and snacks and a condom full of sperm, that, yes, Charlotte and her colleagues have to fill up to the artist’s exact specifications.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 July 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 July 2025
Her honesty resonated, as did her candid take on condom use.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 16 July 2025
An audio recording from a hotel room in which Jane asked that an escort wear a condom was played in court.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 June 2025
One piece is an unmade bed on the floor that has a naked woman lying facedown on it, covered in crumbs and snacks and a condom full of sperm, that, yes, Charlotte and her colleagues have to fill up to the artist’s exact specifications.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 July 2025
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“Condom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condom. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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condom
noun
con·dom
ˈkən-dəm 
ˈkän-
: a usually rubber covering worn over the penis during sexual intercourse especially to prevent pregnancy or venereal disease
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