Couples who do not want children will choose many methods of contraception to avoid the harm caused by unintended pregnancy. Condoms are the preferred method of contraception for most people, which is convenient and does not cause harm to the body. Is using condoms for contraception really safe, foolproof, and is there a possibility of pregnancy. So, do condoms fail contraception?
Do condoms fail contraception
In recent years, condoms have become more widely used due to their dual effects of contraception and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, especially the widespread prevalence of HIV/AIDS. It should be said that condoms are a convenient and worth promoting male contraceptive tool. According to statistics, if condoms are used correctly, the failure rate is only 1.5-4.2%. However, in actual use, the failure rate of condoms can be as high as 10-15%. The main reason is that people fail to pay attention to some details when using condoms, leading to contraceptive failure.
What are the reasons for the failure of condom contraception
Some people do not wear condoms from the beginning of sexual activity, but only when they are about to ejaculate. This way, there is a possibility for the wife to become pregnant. Because premature or unconscious ejaculation may occur during sexual intercourse.
Some people forget to squeeze out the air in the nipple sac before using a condom, resulting in contraceptive failure during sexual intercourse due to the expansion of the air inside the sac caused by heat or the increase in pressure inside the sac after ejaculation. Some people do not timely squeeze the condom opening with their fingers to extract the penis from the vagina after ejaculation. Due to the flaccid and smaller penis after ejaculation, the rubber band of the condom opening loses its function, resulting in semen flowing back into the vagina.
Caused by improper storage of condoms. Usually, manufacturers guarantee that condoms will not have any quality problems within five years. If stored for too long, the latex will deteriorate due to oxidation and lose elasticity due to adhesion. If the condom is exposed to sunlight or placed next to a heater or in an underwear pocket, causing it to be heated or squeezed, or accidentally scratched by sharp objects such as fingernails or rings, it can affect the contraceptive effect.
The probability of contraceptive failure with condoms is still very small. The prerequisite for condoms to have contraceptive effects is the correct usage method. Condoms come with instructions for detailed reading and storage. Condoms are a great invention of humanity, not only providing contraception but also preventing the spread of sexual diseases. Additionally, please purchase and use condoms produced by reputable manufacturers to ensure safety.
