Condom Effectiveness

[P.E.N.G.U.I.N.]

In males, the condom protects from 2 of the 8 sexually transmitted diseases.
In females, the condom protects from only one.
That one common STD is HIV/AIDS.

I don't know which one the guys are graced with.

Those 7 STD's can be contracted from just genital skin contact and one of them, HPV (not a misspelling...Human Papaloma Virus), can be transmitted from contact anywhere between the middle thigh and bellybutton. Other ones can be transmitted through the mouth or any skin/sweat that comes from the area around the genitals, including the outer labia and scrotum.

My point is this: The condom is only effective as birth control and protection from HIV. Sadly, more than likely you may have an unknown STD and pass it on even with a condom on. I'm thinking condoms aren't that great a thing unless you don't have the ability to pull out or get your girl on the pill.

Why no one knows this: The government actually believes that people will panic with this knowledge...how sad...

P.E.N.G.U.I.N. Reviewed by P.E.N.G.U.I.N. on 06-01-2006. Condom Effectiveness In males, the condom protects from 2 of the 8 sexually transmitted diseases. In females, the condom protects from only one. That one common STD is HIV/AIDS. I don't know which one the guys are graced with. Those 7 STD's can be contracted from just genital skin contact and one of them, HPV (not a misspelling...Human Papaloma Virus), can be transmitted from contact anywhere between the middle thigh and bellybutton. Other ones can be transmitted through the mouth or any skin/sweat that Rating: 5

[beachguy in thongs]

The other one must have something to do with the water that passes through the condom.

They've been 100% effective for me!!! I'm pretty sure there are no little Chris' walking around. Oh, wait. One girl was rich, and another was slow, so if they had a baby of mine, I might not hear of it, because those were glove-less experiences.

I shouldn't have said that she was slow.

[P.E.N.G.U.I.N.]

lol I have no doubt that they're 100% effective at birth control when completely intact, but I think the glove is pointless unless you think you or your partner have AIDS...

[beachguy in thongs]

Actually, I remember something, like, 98.(?) or 99.(?)% effective for birth-control.

[P.E.N.G.U.I.N.]

They're 100% if they are completely intact after being put on. Small holes are accountable for any babies conceived from "protected" sex.

[willystylle]

In South africa, condoms packs are marked with the SABS seal. The SABS is the South African Beaureu(sp) of Standards. This seal indicates that the condom has passed stringent testing in one or more of the four categories (SAEP):

Safety
Approved Performance
Environmentally Friendly
Packing approved for recycling.

Guess which one our condoms fall under......

Safety? NO! Approved Performance! How did they test the condom for Approved Performance? A mechanical dick?

[insanity]

Where do you get your info from, dude?
"Male latex condoms, when used correctle and consitently, are effective in preventing the sexual transmission of HIV, and the reduce the transmission of other STDs, such as chlamyida, gonrrhea, NGU, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis, that are also transmitted by muscoal surfaces. Condoms are less effective preventing infections that are caused by skin-to-skin contact such as Sphylis and HPV." (Crooks, Baur "Our Sexuality" 517).

I tend to agree with the authors of a college textbook on the issue of STIs than a dude on cannabis.com

[willystylle]

What is the rate of becoming pregnant when using condoms?
"High quality condoms, when used consistently and correctly, provide an excellent barrier against pregnancy. Clinical trials have shown that correct and consistent use of condoms can have between 95% and 98% contraceptive efficacy rate. The success of any form of contraception depends not only on the method, but also the consistency of use." this comes from here http://www.14-condoms.co.uk/condom-r... condoms<br />

[Nylo]

All I know is condoms are great as long as you're not getting the cheap-ass ones from planned parenthood. I heard those things are shit and don't even come lubricated; ouch.

But who knows, people say a lot of things :P

[Danny chillout]

i have no right to post...

i tactfully put a 'bun' in my girlfriends 'oven'

shit