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What are the benefits of using mechanical barriers during a sexual act?


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Mechanical barriers to sexual act:

  1. Mechanical barriers are barriers that prevent the meeting of sperm and eggs.
  2. Condoms are one example of mechanical barriers.
  3. Contraception is a man-made method (or a combination of artificial and natural methods) for preventing or avoiding pregnancy as a result of sexual activity.

Benefits of mechanical barriers:

  1. It helps to prevent pregnancy by preventing sperm from reaching the egg and forming an ovum.
  2. It also aids in the prevention of sexually transmitted illnesses such as HIV.
  3. By preventing the fertilized egg from adhering to the uterine lining
  4. Keeping the egg apart from the sperm.
  5. Restricting the formation of eggs.

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