THE THREAD OF WOMEN'S HEALTH

It’s rare, but it can happen, especially if the condom was put on the wrong way or if air got trapped inside after it was put on. Additionally, for latex condoms, oil-based lubricants can cause the condom to break if used during sex. In the case of such a “blowout,” clearly the sex is no longer protected from either the risk of an unwanted pregnancy or the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.

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