2006-07-19 21:41:00 · 12 answers · asked by April B. 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
A condom is 98% effective if always used correctly, and 85% on average in actual use. See sources section below.
2006-07-19 21:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When used properly, they are around 97% effective. However, there are many morons out there who don't use them "properly", so it brings the average down to about 88%.
2006-07-19 21:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by The Man In The Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When used correctly, 96 percent. Also protects against STDs and HIV transmittal.
2006-07-19 21:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the quality of the condom... some guys will make a hole in condom and try to have sex.. .
2006-07-19 21:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by senthil k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High 90s I think.
2006-07-19 21:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by Saint CaRooo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its like 99.5. But always use at least two methods. Use birth control, just to be safe!
2006-07-19 21:46:56 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
97%
2006-07-19 21:46:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay..2 points
2006-07-19 21:46:04 · answer #8 · answered by snowpuppy70 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% if it does not burst!
2006-07-19 21:51:49 · answer #9 · answered by kbraner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on friends, they said 97% so....
2006-07-20 07:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by actress267 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋