how does it avoid preganancy?is there a possiblitity to ripped off?...
2006-08-04 17:23:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
There is no such thing as a 100% reliable method of contraception, other than not having sex, but condoms are something like 98% effective if used properly.
Yes, there is a chance a condom could tear or rip or slip off, so you do need to be aware of that and follow the instructions on the packet if you haven't used them before. They prevent pregnancy by stopping sperm entering the vagina.
2006-08-04 22:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by justasiam29 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Condoms are about 80% effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly and more so for protection against STDs. The correct use of a condom is NOT to keep it in a wallet, where your body heat will decompose it, to put it on as soon as the penis is erect (as pre-ejaculate containing sperm can leak out prior to orgasm), to only use water based lubricants like KY or some of the newer brands, NOT baby oil, vaseline, or any lotions or oils, and to remove the penis from the vagina right after intercourse and remove the condom.
2006-08-04 19:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by gahrahstah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my experiance condoms have worked yes.
And with "Ripped off" You mean them comming off? Ya thats happened to me before while having sex, lol
It does help avoid pregnancy, and help prevent STDs! :)
Get like Trojans, those are the best as far as i know lol
2006-08-04 17:30:37 · answer #3 · answered by Branwen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to this what gahrahstah said i would add only that it is good to buy condoms with spermicides, if you want increase safty you can also use spermicides in foam or gel, and put it in to your vagina (i think near cervix, its near the uterus if i good remeber,) about useing correctly foam and spermicides the best talk to gynecologist as when you start sex life you should go to one, at least once a year to do pap test and some other.
2006-08-04 21:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by mrangelosd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean "DO condoms really work?"
Yes, with about 99% efficiency.
But it sounds to me as if you are too young to be worrying about such things at the moment
2006-08-04 18:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by The Lone Gunman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are pretty reliable.
Just never use any baby oil at the same time because that can cause them to tear. (Happened to me more than once).
2006-08-04 17:30:07 · answer #6 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like taking a bath with wellingtons on but yes they do work provided you dont chew at the end of it
2006-08-04 17:52:48 · answer #7 · answered by omnigomni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-04 19:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by lauzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're too young to be asking this question and contemplating s*x.
2006-08-04 17:30:29 · answer #9 · answered by julesl68 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no if there's a hole in it...
2006-08-04 20:26:50 · answer #10 · answered by mike mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋