Condom Effectiveness - Are Condoms Effective?

Effectiveness of Condoms

A condom's effectiveness largely depends on the person who uses it. Before the person even needs to utilize the condom, they need to double check to make sure the condom is not expired. Before sexual activity, if a man pulls it on roughly, lets his partner snag it with her teeth, or only puts it on halfway through intercourse, this will greatly reduce the effectiveness it offers.

Condoms are extremely beneficial for preventing the spread of STDs and unwanted pregnancy...

In a study published in Family Planning Perspectives, Karen Davis and Susan Weller note that in several in vivo [real life] trials to measure condom failure due to slippage and breakage, rates have varied from 0.5 to 6.7 percent for breakage and 0.1 to 16.6 percent for slippage.

Are condoms effective?

When used correctly, a male condom is about 98 per cent effective. This means that only about 2 in every 100 women would get pregnant in the course of a year. This is number can also be reduced if the male pulls out during ejaculation, this will help contain condom breakage. Condoms are more effective than several other forms of contraception, such as withdrawal or using spermicides (chemicals) alone. And it's far better than using nothing!

Put it on properly
Use everytime during sexual activity
Make sure condom is not expired

To make sure your condom will be effective, make sure you put it on properly. Most packs of reliable male condoms come with step-by-step instruction pamphlet (also offered at health departments), which you should follow carefully. Try not to get so carried away within the moment that you rush things.

Ensure proper prevention of sexually transmitted diseases by adhering to safe sex methods.