Re: Re: erg

> 70% effectiveness?  I always thought it was much higher then that?   Like
> around 90...can anyone help us out with this one?

According to material I have read on STD's, as well as contraception, the
success rate of condoms is just about 80%.  Some failure is due to
manufacturing defects.  The majority of failure is due to improper use

Some examples of improper use are:
Waiting until after sex has started and pulling out to put it on.
Age.  Carrying them in a wallet for a long time will rub the package and
cause wear in the condom.
Age again will also cause deterioration of the condom.

The success rate of condoms when reliable ones are used properly jumps up to
96%.