When used correctly, condoms are 98% effective. However, some people don't put them on right, and they are only 85% effective ...

A proper fitting condom should cover the entire length of the penis while leaving a bit of extra room at the tip for ejaculation.

This story was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Wearing a condom is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the only option for protecting against STIs and STDs (besides abstinence). But they’re not ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. If you want to protect yourself from intimacy transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies, safe intimacy is an important way to do ...

A consumer group finds which rubber gives users the safest sex. Nov. 3, 2009— -- In the heat of the moment when most couples use a condom, they might not be thinking about how their choice of ...

Condoms are used today not only to prevent pregnancy but also to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).