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Does penis size influence condom slippage and breakage?

A M Smith1, D Jolley, J Hocking

  • 1Centre for Study of Sexually Transmissible Diseases, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia. Anthony.Smith@latrobe.edu.au

International Journal of STD & AIDS
|August 14, 1998
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Condom breakage risk increases with penile circumference, but size does not affect slippage. This highlights the need for varied condom sizes to ensure safety and effectiveness for all users.

Area of Science:

  • Sexual health
  • Medical device performance
  • Public health

Background:

  • Condom use is crucial for preventing sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.
  • Inconsistent condom use and failure rates remain significant public health concerns.
  • Understanding factors influencing condom failure, such as fit, is essential for improving effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between penile dimensions and the likelihood of condom slippage and breakage during actual use.
  • To provide data that can inform condom design and manufacturing for improved user safety.

Main Methods:

  • Recruitment of 184 men through advertising to participate in the study.
  • Participants used supplied condoms and completed a diary for each condom used, totaling 3658 condoms.
Keywords:
AustraliaBarrier MethodsBiologyCondomContraceptionContraceptive MethodsCorrelation StudiesDeveloped CountriesExaminations And DiagnosesFamily PlanningGenitaliaGenitalia, MaleOceaniaPhysiologyResearch MethodologyResearch ReportSizeStatistical StudiesStudiesUrogenital System

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  • Statistical analysis to determine the effect of penile dimensions on condom slippage and breakage.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 1.34% of condoms broke and 2.05% slipped off during use.
    • No significant association was found between penile dimensions and complete condom slippage.
    • Condom breakage showed a strong positive correlation with penile circumference.

    Conclusions:

    • Penile circumference is a critical factor associated with condom breakage.
    • Current condom sizes may not adequately meet the needs of all users, potentially increasing breakage risk.
    • Condom manufacturers should consider expanding the range of available sizes and potentially improving condom material or design to enhance safety and reduce failure rates.