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writes:hey i had a question and i was hoping you could help if a guy has a condom on and it doesnt break could she still get pregnant.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (13 July 2010):
 Excellent , very sensible advice, Chigirl. I agree. I hope also our young OP realizes it is very sound advice.
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (13 July 2010):
 Hmm Cindy, I am sure I will not get pregnant as I am not even having sex at the moment ;) The most effective birth control there is, I highly recommend it.
This is what I usually say/think about sex and pregnancy. If you are not ready to have children, do not have sex. Because any involvement with sex leads to a risk of pregnancy. So unless you are able to deal with the consequences, don't do it. This is also a good anti-abortion approach. If you are against abortions, don't have sex unless you would be ready to keep a child should you become pregnant.
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reader, CindyCares +, writes (13 July 2010):
Sure,Chigirl, but,like you say, even a 100percent effective pill does not protect you from STDs. That's why pill PLUS condom is your best bet until you are sure you are in a monogamous relationship with a STD free partner.
(That's a generic "you"- not a you-Chigirl :)
As for condoms only : ah Chigirl my friend, I wish you a lifetime of efficient,infrangible,steel-strong condoms,lol - but personally, I am the "survivor" of a couple of condom explosions so I can't say that at least in the long run it cannot ever happen...
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reader, chigirl +, writes (13 July 2010):
Thank you for the extra information Cindy. I've updated my knowledge about condoms now. But what about the birth-control pill? That one I have heard is 100% when used correctly, meaning both a condom and a birth control would be unnecessary unless you need the protection from an STD?
But, to put it on one way, 98% of women who don't get pregnant... that is a whole lot of women. I don't think one needs to have a fear of condoms not working.
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reader, CindyCares +, writes (12 July 2010):
Alas, Chigirl, I am afraid Dirtball is right. The WHO (World Health Organization ) gave exactly the same statistics based on a very extensive sample of American couples. 85% efficacy for typical use and 98% for optimal use ( which means if it is used always correctly and continuatively).
But,forget the numbers. The problem is that, even with the best care and intentions, condoms DO break some times. For instance, they can break because when you wear them there is a teensy weensy air bubble left inside -undetectable at first sight . Or,they slip out. They slip out when there is too much lubrication, either artificial or natural, and they slip out when there is too little lubrication ( because of too much friction ). Lo and behold : shit happen. So if one really really can't risk a pregnancy- a back up contracceptive method is a must.
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reader, hannah76  +, writes (12 July 2010):
 Hello,
Well as said the condoms are not 100% but they are "generally" very effective. It would be a very very slight risk. Obviously, when he takes it off, he would be away from you. However, condoms are very good to practice safe sex. Always use them. Hannah.
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reader, chigirl +, writes (12 July 2010):
I've never heard anything other than condoms protecting 100% IF used correctly. And as far as the 2% who do get pregnant after using a condom it is because of not correct use, or the condom being ripped. Where do you get the 85% from dirtball?
No matter these numbers, there is not 2% of women who uses condoms who get pregnant. The numbers don't mean that if you use a condom 100 times you have 2 chances at getting pregnant. If you use the condom correctly you should not get pregnant. The cases where women do get pregnant are rare. Not to mention that getting pregnant in the first place can for some women be very difficult, which has led too many to believe that the pull-out-method works.
I trust condoms 100%. Personally. I don't see it as necessary to use more than one contraceptive. And no teacher or doctor has ever told me there was a need for more than one contraceptive. Of course, if you want to be dead sure you wont get pregnant, use two. Or better yet: don't have sex!
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reader, TicTac +, writes (12 July 2010):
When used correctly, a male condom is about 98 per cent effective. This means that only about 2 in every 100 women would get pregnant in the course of a year.
however condoms are extremely beneficial for preventing the spread of STDs and pregnancy.
no method of contraception is ever 100% effective but its better than no protection at all.
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reader, dirtball +, writes (12 July 2010):
 Yes, condoms are only about 85% effective at stopping pregnancy. Your best bet would be to use additional contraception such as the pill or the depo shot. However, condoms are the most effective way to protect against STD's other than not having sex.
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