Female condoms are more effective than male condoms.
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While female condoms are almost as effective as male condoms with a 95% success rate of preventing STIs, HIV and pregnancy when used correctly, they fall a little short. However, using a female condom is better than using no condom and it is important for women to know of it as a birth control option. A female condom happens to be a great choice of birth control that is not long term but many people don t know of its existence or availability. Having one at hand is always a great option and could help women take better charge of their reproductive health.
Flavored condoms shouldn t be used for penetrative sex.
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Many people believe that flavored condoms are meant for only oral sex and the flavored and scented lubricant used on them could do harm to the body when used for penetrative intercourse. This has no basis as the lubricant used on condoms is always safe for ingestion in small amounts as well as for use in intercourse. In fact, the lubricants used in flavored condoms usually contain nonoxynol-9, which is a spermicide.
The number one cause of condom failure is due to the condom being the wrong size.
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There are several varied reasons for condom failure. Manufacturing defects aside however, the most common reason is because of picking the wrong size. While condoms are 98% effective against preventing STIs, HIV and pregnancy when used correctly, the most common mistake people make when buying condoms is that they buy the wrong size. Research has shown that 20% of the cases of condom failure occur due to condoms being the wrong size. This causes them to either break or slip off during intercourse. You should always do ample research when it comes to your reproductive health. And with the variety available in the market when it comes to condoms, be it flavored or allergy-free, ribbed or dotted, vegan on glow in the dark, you should definitely take a look around before choosing your brand.
Coitus interruptus, also known as pulling out is said to be almost as effective as condoms. What is its success rate?
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Coitus interruptus is quite an effective method for preventing pregnancy with its 96% success rate, but it does not protect anyone against Sexually transmitted diseases or HIV. So while it might be a decent pregnancy prevention method for mutually monogamous couples, it is definitely not an option for people who have not been tested for STDs or are engaging in casual sex.
What method of birth control is appropriate to use along with condoms in order to further reduce chances of pregnancy?
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Copper IUDs have a 99% success rate while hormonal IUDs have a 92% success rate. Meant for long-term use, they are implanted internally and are completely safe to use along with condoms. Using two condoms together, colloquially termed as double bagging , is a bad idea as it increases the chances of both the condoms breaking. Using a condom with a female condom poses the same problem. Hormonal birth control methods, such as implants, oral contraceptives and annual hormone injections, are completely safe to use alongside condoms.
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