<p>A new study has revealed that men are twice as likely to take the condom off midway through sex due to a poor fit — and the ill-fitting caps more than double the chances of them splitting or slipping off, the ‘BBC’ reported.<br /><br />For the study, the researchers at Kentucky University questioned 436 men, out of which 195 reported that their last sexual encounter involved an ill-fitting condom.<br />A total of 120 of these said that this had reduced their own sexual pleasure, and 57 said it had reduced it for their partner. In addition, some 34 said they had removed the condom early, while 18 said the condom had broken during sex.<br /><br />All of these problems were far less frequent among men who reported a well-fitted condom, revealed the findings which were published in the latest edition of ‘Sexually Transmitted Infections’ journal.<br /><br />According to the researchers, one solution would be better public health efforts to make sure that men achieved the best fit. Experts said that men should know condoms come in different shapes and sizes.<br /><br />Simon Blake, from advisory charity Brook, said that, used correctly, condoms are 98 per cent effective and protect against both unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.<br /><br />“Standard latex condoms should fit most people but there are many different types of condoms available in different shapes and sizes and trying different types will be important in finding the ‘right one’,” he said.<br /><br />Gill Gordon, from the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, said that the size and fit issue must be addressed if condoms are to be used effectively to reduce the number of infections.<br /><br />Natika Halil, from sexual health charity FPA, said that men, and women, needed to take time to learn the skills needed to put a condom on properly. “Confidence and the skill of putting on a condom also contributes to how well they are used. Men come in all shapes and sizes and so do condoms.” <br /></p>
<p>A new study has revealed that men are twice as likely to take the condom off midway through sex due to a poor fit — and the ill-fitting caps more than double the chances of them splitting or slipping off, the ‘BBC’ reported.<br /><br />For the study, the researchers at Kentucky University questioned 436 men, out of which 195 reported that their last sexual encounter involved an ill-fitting condom.<br />A total of 120 of these said that this had reduced their own sexual pleasure, and 57 said it had reduced it for their partner. In addition, some 34 said they had removed the condom early, while 18 said the condom had broken during sex.<br /><br />All of these problems were far less frequent among men who reported a well-fitted condom, revealed the findings which were published in the latest edition of ‘Sexually Transmitted Infections’ journal.<br /><br />According to the researchers, one solution would be better public health efforts to make sure that men achieved the best fit. Experts said that men should know condoms come in different shapes and sizes.<br /><br />Simon Blake, from advisory charity Brook, said that, used correctly, condoms are 98 per cent effective and protect against both unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.<br /><br />“Standard latex condoms should fit most people but there are many different types of condoms available in different shapes and sizes and trying different types will be important in finding the ‘right one’,” he said.<br /><br />Gill Gordon, from the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, said that the size and fit issue must be addressed if condoms are to be used effectively to reduce the number of infections.<br /><br />Natika Halil, from sexual health charity FPA, said that men, and women, needed to take time to learn the skills needed to put a condom on properly. “Confidence and the skill of putting on a condom also contributes to how well they are used. Men come in all shapes and sizes and so do condoms.” <br /></p>
