On an average two to three percent of condoms fail during use. There are many possible reasons for condom failure but majority of them are contributed to human error. Read on for details
*. One of the main reasons for condom failure is improper usage of condom. Incorrect usage of condom include- not leaving half inch space attip of condom, not unrolling condom till endof penis and not holdingthe rim of condom whilepulling it off after use. Therefore it is important to follow instructions jotted on the cover of condom packing.
*. Another possible reason for condom failure is notusing it on time. For extra don’t wait for penetration, instead use condom just before the penis comes into contact with partner’s genitals. Make sure that you use condom every time you have sex.
*. If condom breaks even after proper usage then it has to do with manufacturing defect. While buying condom you must make sure thatit has past manufacturing regulations and tests to check the quality of finalproduct.
*. Condom manufacturers to carry out water leakage tests, which determine if there are holes in the condoms, and air-burst tests, which link a condom's air-burst volume to its resistance to breakage during sexual activity. According to the U.S Food and Drug Administration, for assured quality, condom must undergo certain quality tests. Water leakage test and air burst test to check its resistance to breakage.
*. A common reason for condom failure is improper size of condom. If condom is large for your penis thenit may slip during sex and if it is small then it ismore likely to break.
*. Another possible cause of condom failure in use of improper lubricant. If you are using latex condoms then oil based lubricants such as vegetable oils, vaseline and baby oils can weaken the rubber.
*. Don’t store latex condoms in hot places, heat can damage them.
*. Make sure to check the expiry date of condom you are about to use. Post expiration date condoms lose their elasticity. As a result, they can break.