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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
PubMed
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.

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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.
Keywords:
AmericasBarrier MethodsComparative StudiesCondomContraceptionContraceptive EffectivenessContraceptive MethodsDeveloped CountriesFamily PlanningNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOrganization And AdministrationProspective StudiesQuality ControlResearch MethodologyStudiesUnited States

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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.