When used correctly, condoms are 98% effective. However, some people don't put them on right, and they are only 85% effective ...

Condoms are 98% effective if you use them perfectly, but people make mistakes like using the wrong kind of lube or storing ...

Condoms can be effective at preventing pregnancy, but using them incorrectly can reduce their effectiveness. If a condom breaks, pregnancy can also occur unless you’re using a second birth control ...

This story was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Wearing a condom is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the only option for protecting against STIs and STDs (besides abstinence). But they’re not ...

Condoms are used today not only to prevent pregnancy but also to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

My initial knowledge of condom failure rates came from that iconic episode of Friends where Rachel tells Ross that she’s pregnant. “We used a condom,” he says. She responds, “I know, but, you know, ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MDMedically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are spread through sexual ...