Question 1

how well do condoms work?

Accepted Answer

Great not Perfect: Used absolutely perfectly, only 2% of women a year will still get pregnant when their partners use condoms. But 18% of women get pregnant in general with condoms since condoms are often used carelessly. Use spermicide with condoms.
For latex condoms,  water-based lubricants, such as k-y jelly or astroglide are safe but oil based lubricants like petroleum jelly, damage the condom and make it leak.

Question 2

do condoms really work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wear it the right way, make sure it's a good quality condom.

Question 3

do polyurethane condoms rally work as well as latex condoms?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Studies of the effectiveness of latex vs polyurethane condoms demonstrated that non-latex condoms are not as effective (higher slippage & breakage rate)  as latex condoms. But they are  considered an effective substitute for someone with latex allergies.

Question 4

how do spermicide (male) condoms work? as in, how do they kill sperm?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Some kinds of condoms may be manufactured with coating on condoms so to add additional protection by killing sperms in contact and uplift their selling pitch. Nonetheless due diligence and vigilance in practicing safe sex are still main ingredients for succeeding in contraception. More? Ask doc timely.

Question 5

what brand of condoms work best?

Accepted Answer

The one you will use: Sure there a variety of condom -- different shapes, sizes, colors, ribbed, lubricated etc. You pay for what you get but even the more economical brands are effective at preventing unplanned pregnancy and for protection against fluid transmitted STDs like hiv. The best condom in the world is the one you will use.

Question 6

what brand of condoms works best?

Accepted Answer

No real best: Using a condom responsibly and using it correctly is more important than the brand that is used. The bells and whistles associated with condoms do not really much besides marketing.

Question 7

would a latex glove work the same as a condom?

Accepted Answer

Only in theory: While it might work, spend a couple of bucks and get the real thing!

Question 8

i know you can use condoms but do natural ones work?

Accepted Answer

Natural condoms: Natural condoms (lambskin, others) are effective for pregnancy protection, but can still allow smaller viruses and bacteria through, so should not be used to protect against stds, including hiv. There are other synthetic rubber non-latex condoms (durex bare, lifestyle skyn, others) available if you want/need to avoid latex.

Question 9

what non-latex condoms work the best for someone who is allergic to latex?

Accepted Answer

Several options: For helpful latex allergy  information go to: http://www.Latexallergyresources.Org/consumer-products
this is from their list of contraception:
durex (770-582-2222) – avanti
lifestyles skyn large - made from polyisoprene
reality
trojan – supra.

Question 10

im 3 weeks post pardom. the condom broke tonight. will plan b work?

Accepted Answer

YES: however, you may expect some heavy bleeding and I would not suggest  nursing this week if breastfeeding.

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