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A member asked:
How effective are condoms usually. small errors like opening the condom with teeth. lowers the effectiveness by how much?
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No studies: Condoms, if properly used, are very effective. I am not aware of any study that would have addressed the lowering of effectiveness of condoms by opening the package with teeth. I would call the condom manufacturer and ask them what their experience is.
Answered 10/20/2014
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