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How Much Do You Know About Condoms?

Kate Lee
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Casanova was a big fan of condoms -- he called them "English riding coats." Today condoms remain one of the most popular and effective methods of preventing pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. But not everyone gets as much practice with prophylactics as the 18th-century ladies' man. Take our quiz and find out how much you know about condoms.


1. How effective are condoms in preventing pregnancy?

100 percent
93 percent
85 percent
72 percent

2. Properly used, condoms can prevent the spread of HIV almost 100 percent of the time.

True
False

3. Animal membrane condoms won't protect you from STDs.

True
False

4. Most condoms fail because of manufacturing defects.

True
False

5. When it comes to condoms, size does matter.

True
False

6. Any lubricant will work with latex condoms.

True
False

7. Condoms treated with the spermicide nonoxynol-9 have been proved to offer extra protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

True
False

8. Where is the best place to store condoms?

Your wallet
The bathroom
The glove compartment of your car
None of the above



Last updated Nov 30, 2009


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