Although it is relatively rare, it is possible to get pregnant using a condom, especially because of mistakes made during use, such as not taking air out of the end of the condom, not checking the validity of the product or opening the container with sharp objects, which end up piercing the material.
For example, to avoid pregnancy, you should properly wear the condom or associate it with other birth control methods, such as the birth control pill, IUD, or vaginal ring.
The main mistakes that are made when using a condom that can increase the chances of pregnancy are:
Thus, to ensure its correct use, you must open the container with your hands, placing the condom ring on the head of the penis, holding the tip with your fingers to prevent air from accumulating. The condom should then be unrolled at the base of the penis with the other hand, checking at the end for air at the end where the sperm accumulates.
Watch the step-by-step in the video below
Condoms vary in length and thickness, as well as other features such as flavor, spermicide and lubricant.
It is important to be careful at the time of purchase so that the right size is used, as loose or very tight condoms can escape from the penis or break, favoring pregnancy or STD contamination.
It is the most used and the easiest to find, being made of latex and with lubricants based on water or silicone.
They are condoms with different flavors and aromas, such as strawberry, grape, mint and chocolate, and are mainly used during oral sex.
It is thinner and larger than the male and should be placed inside the vagina, its ring protects the entire outer region of the vulva. Find out how to use it here.
In addition to the lubricant, a gel that kills sperm is also added to the material, thus increasing the preventive effect of pregnancy.
As some people are allergic to latex, there are also latex-free condoms, which are made of polyurethane, which prevents allergic reactions, aches and pains caused by conventional materials.
They are thinner than conventional ones and are tighter on the penis, and are used to promote sensitivity during intimate relationships.
In addition to the lubricant, a gel is added to the material that reduces the sensitivity of the penis, lengthening the time it takes men to reach orgasm and ejaculate. This type of condom may be indicated for men with premature ejaculation, for example.
They are made with substances that heat and cool according to movement, increasing the feeling of pleasure in both men and women.
Made with a material that has small textures in high relief, it increases the pleasure of both men and women, since they increase the sensitivity and stimulation of the genitals.
They are made of phosphorescent material, which glows in the dark and encourages the couple to play during intimate contacts.
Watch the video below and also see how it works and how to use the female condom:
In addition to preventing unwanted pregnancies, condoms also prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, such as AIDS, syphilis and gonorrhea.
However, if there are skin lesions, the condom may not be enough to prevent contamination of the partner, as it does not always cover all wounds caused by the disease and it is important to complete the treatment of the disease before having intimate contact again. .
To avoid pregnancy, refer to all birth control methods that can be used.