Are condoms really safe?

Condoms are a common contraceptive method used by many families during sexual life, and it is also the simplest contraceptive method. Many women are unwilling to take birth control pills for fear of gaining weight, so condoms have become the first choice for many families. However, in our lives, we often encounter women who have used condoms during sex but still get pregnant. Let us find out together whether condoms are safe?

Are condoms safe?

1. Careless use of condoms

Generally speaking, condoms are worn during the foreplay phase of flirting and sexual arousal. When wearing a condom. Inadvertent scratching of the condom by fingernails or rings can cause ultra-thin condoms to fail.

2. Insufficient lubrication of sexual organs

Poor vaginal lubrication in women can also easily cause condoms to break, especially in women over 40 years old, when the secretion during sexual intercourse is significantly reduced. Similar situations may also occur when some young couples do not flirt enough before sexual intercourse.

3. Use of improper lubricants

It has been observed that if mineral oil and vegetable oil such as Vaseline, ordinary lotion, etc. are applied on the surface of the condom, the strength of the latex condom will be weakened within 5 minutes.

4. Excessive sexual intercourse

A foreign study found that condoms rarely break when a husband has sex with his wife, but it is more common for men to have sex with other women. This may be related to excessive sexual intercourse.

5. Improper storage

Condoms lose their strength when exposed to bright light, heat, moisture, and ozone. If exposed to strong light for 10 hours, the condom rupture rate can reach 20%, and if stored in a tropical climate for 42 months, the condom rupture rate is 49%.

We all know that nothing in the world is absolute. Although Xinhao is a relatively effective contraceptive method, it is not 100% safe. Many families must choose contraceptive methods based on their own circumstances. Many women can actually choose to use an IUD as a form of contraception, which is less harmful to the body.