Is it easy to get pregnant even with a condom?

[ggglovesyou]

im asking this because when ever my boyfriend and I have sex I'm always freaking out that the condom is gonna fall off or that maybe his come came out of he condom.

[saphirasilverwings]

With correct use condoms are about 98% effective.

Never use a condom that is past its expiration date; always check the date. Also beware of condoms that have been banged around in a wallet or purse, since they can get damaged that way. If the package looks tattered or is torn, buy a new one. Also check that it is not dried out and brittle; lubricated condoms are a good choice. When you use a condom, make sure you put it on correctly, and make sure you're wet enough (use lube if necessary) since friction and stickiness during sex will increase the chance of breaks and tears. After he ejaculates, he should immediately pull out, holding the condom to the base of his penis as he does so to ensure that it doesn't come off inside you.

If you want extra protection, use a second type of birth control such as the pill or spermicide as well as condoms. I like vaginal contraceptive film.

[saphirasilverwings]

P.S. It's possible for a condom to have small tears and damages that are too small for the human eye to see, yet large enough to let sperm pass through. Just because you don't see a tear doesn't mean there isn't one! That's why it's so important to be careful how you store and use condoms.

[Shawzie]

Most condoms are considered to be 98% effective. Leaving you a 2% chance of getting pregnant even with proper condom use. You can also get on hormonal birth control and avoid having sex when you should be ovulating to decrease the chances.

[whattothink]

It's about 87-90% effective with correct use with ALL 8 steps. Yes all 8 look em up most people don;t follow all 8. Also that stat is with all 8 steps 100% of the time. As in every time.

[whattothink]

Also want to mention I have done about 10 reasearch papers on birth control (all forms) effectiveness and teen pregnancy so I am not just pulling it outta no where. Also I prefer to get my info from third party sources so it is not biased. I like the KFForg or Guttmacher.

[Anonymous]

It's pretty tough if you use them correctly. But if you're really worried just go on birth control too.

[38rakia38]

Easy way to find out...

The thing disappears entirely (it's happened to me, seriously, and you'll know because it won't be on his penis), it turns into a c*ckring or it leaks.

When it breaks...

You'll know.

[saphirasilverwings]

You'll know if it's a big tear, but condoms can have slight damage that is too small to see, usually from too much friction and drying out or being past the expiration date.

[38rakia38]

Hence the leaking though. If a condom feels brittle or dry, throw it out. Because it's past expiration date.

[saphirasilverwings]

What I mean is that there can be leaking that you don't notice. Maybe you already know that and we're just saying it in different ways. But a single sperm could leak through and you wouldn't notice the tear OR the leak. Of course, it could potentially happen even with a brand new condom.

[38rakia38]

when it leaks...more than just 1 comes out. it will drip very obviously. Like when you poke a pin hole in a water balloon.

[dragonxlli]

Easy: no

Possible: yes

[Anonymous]

if you're using it properly, it's not all that "easy" or likely to happen. It's definitely possible, though. they can break and things can happen, so he's not wrong to be concerned.

[ggglovesyou]

how do we know that he's using it properly?

[Opinion Owner]

like, putting it on properly and everything. google how to use a condom and I'm sure you can find plenty of details on that.