Some people who use condoms worry that the latex product will break at the most inopportune moment. However, they are even more worried that they will not notice the gap and will not take emergency measures to protect against unwanted pregnancy.
Signs of a broken condom
Contrary to common fears, it is almost impossible not to notice a break in a condom. It usually tears where the latex meets the ring. In this case, the ring remains on the penis, and the latex "slides out". You will not only notice this, but you will definitely feel it.
Many people worry that a small inconspicuous hole will form on the condom at the most inopportune moment. To dispel this fear, imagine a balloon: even a very small hole will lead to a complete rupture of the product, which is impossible not to notice. If a condom breaks, then you don't have to check it - everything will be more than obvious.
How to protect a condom from rupture
Buying a condom is not worth saving, a quality product cannot be too cheap. Situations in which a condom breaks often happen with cheap brands. Cheap condoms may be smaller or less lubricated. Buy contraceptives from well-known, proven brands. The safest way is to buy them in a pharmacy, thanks to strict control, the likelihood of running into a fake is minimal here.
If you are wondering how to test a condom, be sure to pay attention to the expiration date. For these products, it is quite large and is several years, but if the expiration date has expired, the condom can no longer guarantee reliable protection against pregnancy and STDs.
A condom can break not only due to poor quality or expired shelf life, but also due to violations of storage rules. The contraceptive should be stored at room temperature without being exposed to too high or too low temperatures. Such changes can lead to the destruction of the condom structure and the formation of microcracks. It is also important to protect the product from mechanical damage: do not store together with needles, keys and other sharp objects.
In a situation where a condom breaks, the users themselves are often to blame. You need to put on a latex product carefully, following simple instructions. If you pull it too harshly and carelessly, you can easily tear it. Directly during intercourse, a condom can break due to strong friction, when there is not enough lubrication. That is why, if a woman's natural secretions are not enough, condom manufacturers recommend using additional lubricants - lubricants. Some of them contain substances that deactivate sperm, which provide additional protection against unwanted pregnancy.
