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How often do condoms break or slip off in use?

J Richters1, B Donovan, J Gerofi

  • 1Department of Public Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.

International Journal of STD & AIDS
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Condom failure rates were studied in 402 men, with 7.3% breaking and 4.4% slipping off during use. Identifying user behaviors linked to condom breakage is crucial for improving sexual health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Sexual Health
  • Public Health Research
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Condom use is a primary method for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.
  • Understanding condom failure rates is essential for effective sexual health strategies.
  • Previous research has indicated variability in condom failure rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify condom breakage and slippage rates among men attending sexual health clinics and a university health service.
  • To investigate potential differences in failure rates between men who have sex with men (MSM) and men who have sex with women (MSW).
  • To identify if condom failures are concentrated among a subset of users.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 544 men aged 18-54 years attending STI clinics and a university health service in Sydney.
  • Participants reported the number of condoms used in the past year and instances of breakage or slippage.
  • A volunteer subsample (36 men) provided data on 529 condoms supplied to them over three months.

Main Results:

  • Of 13,691 condoms used by 402 men, 7.3% broke and 4.4% slipped off during application or use.
  • Men having sex with men reported slightly higher slippage rates compared to men having sex with women.
  • Condom failures were unevenly distributed, with a few individuals experiencing high failure rates.
  • In the subsample study, 2.8% of condoms broke and 3.4% slipped off.

Conclusions:

  • Condom breakage and slippage occur at notable rates, though many failures may not pose a risk if detected promptly.
  • High failure rates among a few individuals suggest a need for targeted interventions.
  • Further research is required to understand user behaviors associated with condom breakage to inform prevention strategies and promote consistent, effective condom use.

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