10 common misconceptions about condom use among men

3.3%-19.1% of people store condoms improperly, such as in an overheated environment, in direct sunlight, or in clothing pockets, which will reduce the life of the condoms.

2. Not testing before use: 75% of men and 82% of women

75% of men and 82% of women do not check condoms before use, including whether they are within the shelf life and whether the quality is up to standard.

3. Using sharp objects to open condom packaging: 2.1%-11.2%

2.1%-11.2% of people will use objects such as sharp nails to cut open the outer packaging, which will cause the latex to crack and form gaps.

4. Not completely removing the air from the front of the condom: 41.6%

41.6% of men do not have the habit of expelling the air from the tip when using the condom, which eventually leads to the rupture of the condom. The correct way is to squeeze it gently with your fingers to remove the air inside.

5. Not leaving enough space: 24.3%-45.7%

24.3%-45.7% of the people said that they had encountered situations where there was no sperm vesicle or the sperm vesicle space was insufficient, which could easily cause the condom to rupture and lead to pregnancy.

6. No lubricant: 16%-25.8%

16%-25.8% of people do not use lubricants when there is no body fluid lubrication, which increases the risk of condom rupture.

7. Getting the front and back wrong: 4%-30.4%

4%-30.4% of people will mistake the front and back of the condom, resulting in discomfort for the wearer and the condom easily slipping off.

8. Wearing a condom too late: 17.1%-51.1%

The proportion of people who made this mistake ranged from 17.1% to 51.1%.

9. Taking off the cover too early: 13.6%-44.7%

It is still possible to get pregnant or transmit disease after removing the condom.

10. Repeated use: 1.4%-3.3%

1.4%-3.3% of people have repeatedly used disposable condoms, which has lost its protective meaning.