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Condom not 100% full proof?
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I have heard all the time that even when used right condoms are only 98% effective. I find thi strange. So ever if a condom does not break or slip or or anything, she can still become pregnanat? Even when there is no semen released into her vagina? This baffles me! Is it true or is this a myth?
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However, from your previous posts, you and your girlfriend are using the pill and condoms yes? (correct me if I'm wrong). It's VERY unlikely for a girl to get pregnant while using two extremely effective forms of contraception, so I wouldn't let it worry you.
Yeah that's where the percentages come from.
I've read a few of your threads, and I think you need to chill out a little. It's great that you are taking it all seriously and responsibly, but you are a little paranoid! Using both the Pill and condoms are a very good way to keep you both safe from pregnancy and STIs, so keep up the good work :thumb:
Yeah to be honest - you can't get much safer. I'm not that precautious myself, but I know I should be, so you're setting an excellent example to the world So carry on how you are and just enjoy yourselves
I know that there is almost no chance that she could be pregnant, but i cant stop thinking about the "what if" factor. But you all have made me feel a lot better.
I talked to my girlfriend about this as well and she kind of thought it was funny. She says there is no way she could be pregnant. Im sure she knows, but now that im a little paranoid i keep looknig for symptoms. Like last night, we went out to eat dinner. She ate her dinner and then we went for ice cream. Then we went to blockbuster to rent a movie and she wanted candy, i know it's silly but i was thinking" Oh no she is having cravings". Its not toally abnormal sometimes she does eat like that just not often. Also, the fact that she had a little bit of an abnormal period this time bothered me.
Eighter way i know im just being paranoid, but i really appreciate all of your support. Any time i am in a little bit of trouble i feel 100% confident that i can come to this site and get great advice! Thank you all so much.
If you're so scared of it I'd really suggest (kindly) that you aren't ready to be having sex. sex is a lot of fun, but accidents can and do happen.
I will tell her and all, i just feel bad about it.