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How reliable are male condoms in preventing pregnancy?
They are very good at this – as long as you use them properly. But how effective any contraceptive is depends on how well you follow the instructions, how often you have sex and how old you are, as the younger you are in general, the more fertile you are.
The male condom is 98% effective if it is used according to instructions.
This means that two women in 100 will get pregnant in a year.
If it is not used according to instructions, m...
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