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Richard A Crosby¹, Cynthia A Graham, William L Yarber

¹The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Morrison Hall 313, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA. crosby@uky.edu

|February 16, 2010

Summary

Taking adequate time for condom application significantly reduces the risk of condom failure, such as breakage and slippage. This finding highlights the importance of unhurried application for effective sexual health.

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Area of Science:

Sexual Health Research
Public Health Interventions
Behavioral Science

Background:

Condom use is crucial for preventing sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.
Problems with condom application, such as insufficient time, may lead to condom failure.
Previous research has not specifically examined the impact of time spent on condom application during sexual events.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between the time available for male condom application and the occurrence of condom-related problems.
To determine if men with ample time for condom application report fewer issues like breakage, slippage, or erection difficulties.

Main Methods:

A survey was administered to 440 men aged 18+ who had used condoms for penile-vaginal intercourse within the last three months.
Participants completed an online questionnaire assessing condom use experiences, including time for application and any associated problems.
Data were collected via advertisements in newspapers and a condom company's blog, with recruitment by The Kinsey Institute.

Main Results:

Men reporting insufficient time for condom application were approximately three times more likely to experience condom breakage.
Lack of time for application increased the likelihood of condom slippage by about 2.4 times.
Insufficient time was also linked to a 2.4-fold increase in experiencing any of nine sexual problems, including erection difficulties and reduced sexual pleasure for both partners.

Conclusions:

This study provides the first event-specific analysis linking insufficient time for condom application to condom failure and reduced sexual pleasure.
Public health messages promoting condom use should emphasize the importance of taking adequate time during application.
Recommendations for preventing sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy should advise men to allocate sufficient time for proper condom use.