How effective are condoms?

Answer 1

For BC or disease?

Answer 2

I don't believe there is a real way to gauge condom effectiveness. Some brands are more sturdy and made of better material than others. Sheepskin condoms feel more natural, but have tiny holes that leak, for example. Latex condoms are 98% effective in the laboratory, but only about 86% effective in real world use. Human error explains the difference.

Your best bet is to buy a latex condom with spermacide and use it EXACTLY according to directions. Also, be careful to store it properly ( not in your wallet, where body heat and friction can damage it) and check the expiration date. Open it carefully, so as not to damage it and make sure you are putting it on properly before you begin intercourse. Once finished, hold the condom to the penis and pull out. Do not stay inside the vagina until the penis softens or the condom could leak at the top and/or slide off.

Answer 3

Condoms are actually NOT as effective as most of the above answers will lead you to believe. planned parenthood.org has them pinned at about 85-98 % when used alone, protection is more effective when used in combination with a spermicide. Condoms can break very easily if they are not put on correctly or if they are too small or have been exposed to high temperatures. It is also possible for them to slip off during sex if they are too small for the wearer. Check out the below website for proper instructions, great stats and a list of your other options. good luck. But please, condoms have NEVER been 99.9% effective. pllllllllease. That is the kind of mentality that makes babies.

Answer 4

Condoms are often cited as being 99%+ effective at preventing pregnancy, but keep in mind that this is with perfect use. With typical use the effectiveness can drop as low as 85%. I also remember learning in one of my pharmacy school classes that spermicidal condoms are not being recommended as strongly as they once were, because the spermicide may cause irritation that increases the risk for some STDs.

Answer 5

Very effective IF used properly, which isn't really as simple as it sounds.

Common mistakes include not putting one on before ANY contact, not just penetration; not using proper lubricant, which causes increased friction and greater chance for failure; using condoms with oil based lubricants or certain medicines/ointments which damage the condom; not withdrawing/removing it properly; using condoms that have been damaged through improper storage; and so on.

Contrary to what another poster said, spermicidal condoms are not generally recommended, as they can cause irritation that increases the risk of disease transmission.

Answer 6

Very. But not 100% because nothing is 100%. But when used right you should be safe. But the thing is most people who have never been taugh how to use a condom don't know how to. So your best bet is to look online as to how to put a condom on properly.

Answer 7

Condoms are effective if they are used consistently and correctly every time you have sexual intercourse. Effectiveness rates (97%) are expressed in terms of how many women experience pregnancies during their first year of using the method. Perfect use reflects correct and consistent use, according to specified instructions, with every sex act. Typical use reflects the fact that most couples do not use their contraceptive methods correctly or consistently with every sex act; this rate, therefore, is considered more accurate than perfect use.

* With perfect use: three women out of 100 will become pregnant.
* With typical use: 14 women out of 100 will become pregnant.

Answer 8

there only 98.3 percent effective so iremcomend go on the pill aslo cause the condom might break you may do plan b but get preg and plus the heat of the moment so e safe go on the pill

Answer 9

not all condoms are 100% effective, it depends on whether or not if you have it on right, if its on wrong, there is a chance of becoming pregnant

Answer 10

If used correctly they are said to be between 98 and 99.9 % effective. If you're using them for the first time make sure you follow the directions given inside the package.

Answer 11

when used correctly (which is more unusual than u might think), its about 94-98 percent effective as birth control