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Do condoms really work?
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Yes: Wear it the right way, make sure it's a good quality condom.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes, but not 100%: Consistent & correct use of condoms has a 98 % rate of efficacy in preventing pregnancy. However, condoms are not always used consistently or properly which can lead to a first-year efficacy rate for pregnancy protection of 85 to 86 %.
Answered 6/11/2017
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