2006-10-03 07:38:36 · 21 answers · asked by Snowboarder 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am registered nurse and I'm currently in med school studying to be a doctor. I can tell that condoms reduce the risk of pregnancy and STDs it doesn't eliminate it. Condoms are not totally safe because during intercourse both genitals are touching which you may come in contact with HPV(google it) and inside the male condom the "juices" from inside the condom are constantly being moved back and forth which sometimes may come in contact with the female. Best advice use the right size condom or use two condoms or practice abstinence.
2006-10-03 07:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by toni D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, when used consistently and correctly, condoms are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and some STDs. Make sure that when putting it on, it's on before any intercourse occurs, make sure there's a bit of room at the tip to contain the ejaculation, and make sure that the condom is taken off and discarded as soon as intercourse is over to avoid any spilling out.
2006-10-03 07:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kate L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's 89% effective for preventing pregnancy when no other birth control is used. Not high enough to risk it if you ask me, that's a 1 in 10 chance that pregnancy will happen!!
Oh and perhaps I should mention that I got pregnant while only using a condom when I was 19... with TWINS!!! :-)
2006-10-03 07:51:37 · answer #3 · answered by who-wants-to-know 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the man's got it on right. And yes, it's very effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy and avoiding STDs. The guy should make sure to read the directions and follow them to the letter. A lot of guys think they know all about it, but they don't.
2006-10-03 07:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a silly question.
a condom is very effective during intercourse, not only does it help prevent unwanted pregnancy but it also protects you from catching sexually transmitted diseases (std) and live threatening diseases such as HIV.
be sensible an make sure you use them at all times
2006-10-03 07:52:11 · answer #5 · answered by rosierotweiller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 10:25:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's like 95% effective
2006-10-03 07:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by aliciarox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. condoms are not 100 % effective. theres always a slight risk.
2006-10-03 07:48:20 · answer #8 · answered by Suzy J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually. Unless it breaks. Make sure they fit right and are not too tight or too loose and make sure they are new. The old one that has been in his wallet for a year is not cool to use.
2006-10-03 07:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by kristi.burkhart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can be if used properly and not an old one but a new one. old ones can get holes. Use according to directions
2006-10-03 07:42:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋