Male condoms are 98% effective with perfect use and 85% effective with typical use. Female condoms are slightly less effective — 95% with perfect use and 79% typically. People make mistakes with ...

If you have an active sex life, you must be using a condom as a protective barrier. You just use it every time you have sex so that you can get protection against unwanted pregnancy as well as ...

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 ...

When used correctly and consistently, condoms remain one of the most effective tools for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This includes external (male) condoms ...

Flavored condoms are the same as regular condoms but with your favorite flavors added to the lubricant. It’s a simple change, but the added flavoring slightly changes the condom’s function. Types of ...