Condoms & Spermicides

Condom Basics

100

What is the main purpose of a condom?

Condoms prevent pregnancy and protect against STI's. 

Spermicide facts

100

What does spermicide do?

It is a type of birth control that kills or immobilizes sperm which prevents them from reaching and fertilizing an egg.

True or False?

100

Condoms are 100% effective at preventing pregnancy.

FALSE

No contraceptive method, except abstinence, is 100% effective. According to the Cleveland Clinic, condoms are about 98% effective with the perfect use. 

MIXED

100

How long can sperm live in the female reproductive tract? 

Sperm can live up to 5 days in the female reproductive tract

Advanced Knowledge

100

What is one of the main reasons as to why condoms may still fail to prevent STI transmission, even if they don't break?

STI's can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact in areas not covered by the condom.