Sex Education Glossary

NATURAL MEMBRANE CONDOM

A condom made from the skins or parts of animals, used to prevent pregnancy. It should not be used to protect from STDs. Natural membrane condoms have microscopic holes called pores in them. Germs that cause STDs can go through these holes and then inside the body of other people during sex.

NON-LUBRICATED CONDOM

A condom, either latex or natural membrane that is put in a package without a lubricant. It is very dry and seems like it has chalk on it. This is safe then (without chemicals) for people to put in their mouths. To stop HIV, a non-lubricated latex condom is something that can cover the penis during oral sex. A person can also cut a non-lubricated latex condom along the side and then cut off the tip to make a square of latex. This square is then a moisture barrier to be used over an anus or vagina during oral sex.

NONOXYNOL-9

One kind of spermicide.