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Male birth control breakthrough safely switches off fit sperm for a while (newatlas.com)
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[–] -1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Condoms are only 99% effective. You NEED a second layer of defence.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    They're 100% effective, the only reason there said to be 99% effective is to prevent lawsuits from people using then incorrectly.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    I'm a human, I can make mistakes in the heat of the moment. I've had friend couples I know get pregnant even though they're "professional condom putters onners".

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    It's not the condom's fault if you make a mistake. Condom material doesn't let sperm through, it's that simple, it's been used incorrectly if it did. Companies don't want to lose time and money with lawsuits hence 99%.

    Also, anecdotal evidence while you weren't in bed with them isn't much of a proof, it's as valid as me telling you I've never got any girl pregnant even when we weren't using any protection therefore pulling out is 100% effective.

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