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If my boyfriend uses a condom safely should we be okay?
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Yes: Condoms must be placed properly to be effective. Also if the condoms breaks or slips off, the use of emergency contraception within 3 days is recommended.
Answered 11/4/2018
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Yes: If used consistently & correctly, a condom can prevent pregnancy up to 98%. Because condoms are often used inconsistently & not correctly = efficacy is about 82 to 85%.
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