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Condom slippage and breakage rates.
J Trussell1, D L Warner, R A Hatcher
1Office of Population Research, Princeton University, N.J.
Family Planning Perspectives
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Condom breakage or slippage occurred in 7.9% of uses. Additional lubricant significantly increased slippage during withdrawal, but condom brand and past use did not affect failure rates.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sexual Health
- Medical Device Performance
Background:
- Condom use is crucial for preventing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.
- Understanding condom failure rates (breakage and slippage) is essential for public health.
- Previous research indicates various factors can influence condom effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the breakage and slippage rates of condoms during intercourse and withdrawal.
- To determine if condom brand, prior usage, or additional lubricant use impacts failure rates.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 405 condoms used during intercourse.
- Data collection on condom breakage and slippage events.
- Analysis of factors including condom brand, past use, and lubricant application.
Main Results:
- Overall, 7.9% of condoms experienced breakage or slippage during intercourse or withdrawal.
- Condom brand and past use did not correlate with these failure events.
- An additional 7.2% of condoms slipped off during withdrawal, a rate significantly higher with lubricant use.
Conclusions:
- Condom brand and prior usage appear to have minimal impact on breakage or slippage.
- The use of additional lubricant may increase the risk of condom slippage during withdrawal.
- Further research may be warranted to optimize condom use and minimize failure rates.