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Condoms
Okay so me and my boyfriend have been together for 6 months and we're ready to have sex, he's 18 I'm 16, blah blah blah....
Anyways, I went to the store and bought a box of condoms to be prepared. I looked at all the different types and I decided to go with Trojan Spermicidal, the lubricated one. Now I already know that I do not realy need the lubricant because I get wet pretty quick but what I was wondering was how good does this kind work. I mean I know many that use it and don't get prego, but they're all on birth control and unfortunately I am not nor do I have access. My mom would flip and I don't live near free clinics.
But besides that, Can anyone maybe tell me how good these are to prevent pragnancy, maybe even what actions to take like pull out or what not? I'm only asking because the box said that they are proven to reduce the number of active sperm but scientists have not been able to figure out what percentage more.
Please help and I'm sorry it's so long. lol
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Spermicide typically increases the condom effectiveness by ABOUT 5%. Condoms are, typically, about 85% to 88% effective on preventing pregnancy anyway. This being said, a condom coupled with spermicidal lube would be about 90% to 93% effective with typical usage.
Spermicidal lubrication, foam, and films are not very effective alone when not coupled with another method of "protection."
Hormonal Birth Control is actually only about 92% effective with typical usage.
The Pull-Out method is only about 25%-70% effective on preventing pregnancy with typical usage.
(Notice that the above statistics are based on TYPICAL usages--not "perfect" usage as the packaging says. We're simply not perfect beings, especially when it comes to sexual relations.)
So, chances are, you're pregnancy-protected between 85% and 93% if you only use the condom with spermicidal lubricant.
Remember, having sex means you're NEVER 100% protected against pregnancy. In addition to not being protected against pregnancy, know that NO method can protect against STD transmission. STDs can hide in the body for months, if not years, before being detected (there was a case where someone, after 10 years of no sex, found they had contracted HIV/AIDs from someone--10 years before it became obvious!). Lastly, even complete virgins can have STDs.
So, if you want to be completely safe then simply don't have sex. Otherwise you should find a way to get on "the pill", use condoms with spermicidal lubricant each and every time, and practice the pull-out method when your partner is about to ejaculate. That's pretty much as "protected" as you can get against pregnancy--but, obviously, there is still a chance of pregnancy.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask me! :)
P.S. It's probably the best idea TO use the lubrication on the condom. Sometimes we may feel we're lubricated enough but when we have a dry penis going into the vagina over and over things may get a little rough. The less lubrication, the more likely the condom will actually break (especially if there is a lot of friction and if things are tight around the penis).
If the condom slips off of the penis then the it isn't the lubrication problem--it's that the penis is actually too small for the condom and you should switch brands (by the way, this is a common problem and there isn't anything to be ashamed of in needing to find a slightly smaller condom). Some brands are slightly larger or smaller than others. So, if the condom slips--it is a size issue, not a lubricant issue!
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It's illegal, don't have sex. He could go to jail.
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VCF. Vaginal Contraceptive Film.
Little translucent breath strip lookin thing. Melts into spermicide when you place it inside you. Put one in, wait 15 minutes for it to dissolve, and you've got something thats quoted 80 something percent effective in preventing pregnancy on its own.
So, if the condom breaks or slips off, you've got a second line of defense. Plus, they absorb a little moisture, so the lubricated condoms will work just fine.
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Okay Girl,
You probably are better off NOT using the lubricated condoms if you get wet easily. Here is why, If you use lubricated condoms when you really don't need the lubricant it is more likely for the condom to come off when you are having sex. (It slips) Also, There have been several occassions where I would find the condom inside me after sex and trust me it's yucky. I would suggest you buy non lubricated condoms they are better and they do not slide off during sex. There are many kinds of condoms you can buy here is a list of a few. ;)
Lubricated (I don't recommend that one though)
Ribbed for her pleasure
Glow in the dark (My personal favorite!)
Flavored (Good kind too ;))
You can find these at any Rite Aide, CVS, Sometimes Walmart but I can't seem to find them there hm...and sometimes you can find them behind a cashier at a Gas station.
Good Luck!
BahaiMa22
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tell him to let you know if hes about to ejaculate, that way he can pull out. do not let him ejaculate inside you, even if covered by a glove. and even if you get wet, you're still going to need lubricant. trust me :)
i know trojan is the best condom, but thats all i know. :) sorry, and be safe.
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I have never used that kind before but I do know that no matter what with any condom you have to be carefull! Propper use is key. If you really want to be safe pull out. If you have the condom it should be ok but just to be on the safe side. I was on birth control and my husband and I still got pregnant. Since then we have been having sex with no birth control only condoms and so far so good. We usually get Trojan but really what ever is on sale. I think it is all marketing when it says it is spermicidal and all that. Like I said propper use is key. Hope this helps not really sure if I answered your question. Good luck be carefull!
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