The difference between perfect use and typical use of condoms

Condoms when used properly, are highly effective against pregnancy- Although no contraceptive can guarantee 100%. Perfect use means using condoms during intercourse consistently and correctly each single time, and reflects the effectiveness of condoms themselves. Typical use gets at the reality that people may use condoms incorrectly or may not use them every single time they have sex. That is, the typical use condoms effectiveness rates you see include the possibility of human error or omission. It follows that typical use condom effectiveness would be lower than perfect use . If someone uses a condom 90 percent of the times they have sexual intercourse there is a higher chance of pregnancy than if they use a condom 100 percent of the time. As long as we're on the subject of effectiveness, it should be noted that condoms are also highly effective in preventing transmission of HIV and a number of other STIs (sexually transmitted infections). Researches done on heterosexual sero-discordant partners . Where one partner is HIV-positive and the other HIV-negative — show that HIV was transmitted in zero to two percent of couples who correctly and consistently used male condoms for both vaginal and anal sex. With typical use, the HIV transmission rate increased to between 10 and 15 percent. While condoms can also reduce the risk of other STIs, but their exact effectiveness is harder to determine. Practice is the best way to learn to use condoms correctly. For tips for using condoms consistently and correctly, know how to use a condom properly — Avoid breakage and slippage! You or your partner may also want to try using condoms during masturbation — there'll be less pressure and anxiety than during sex, so it may be easier to get the hang of the steps. . Email: linda@oemcondoms.com