Hi...Well I have been with my boyfriend
for awhile and we both really want to have
sex. We r going to use a condom, but i'm
not on birth control. If we use it right
and everything, is there a possibility
that I could get pregnent?
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Kia
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Posted: 12-09-06 14:34pm
Yes.
Condoms used 100% correctly are 98-99%
effective.
That means for every 100 couples using
condoms properly 1 or 2 will get
pregnant.
To help your self make sure you buy
condoms that have either the british kite
mark (if in the uk) or in the usa that
they are fda approved (or iso approved
elsewhere in the world) and aim to get
condoms that contain a spermicidal
lubricant, that will help kill any sperm
if you do have an accident.
Never double condoms up as the friction
can cause them to tear.
Never used any oil based lubes as this can
cause condoms to burst.
Big props to you for thinking first and
making a sensible choice to protect your
self.
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 12-09-06 14:42pm
Condoms are not 100% reliable. Neither
is birth control. The only 100% way to
keep from getting pregnant is not having
sexual contact.
Having said that, if you use it correctly,
condoms have a 95% chance (.I'm guessing
there, it might be higher/lower) of
protecting you. They will also help
protect against sexually transmitted
diseases.
It's a great idea to protect yourself.
Good job and good luck!
*edit* I typed this a few minutes ago, but
didn't hit reply til just now. Kia's
advice is golden, so go with hers
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taya
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Posted: 12-10-06 01:22am
Nothing is foolproof. Including, but not
limited to, birth control .A.N.D condoms.
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