Ok this question may seem a bit naive of me to ask so please be nice.
Does anyone use condoms only as a form of contraception?
Do you track ovulation and avoid your fertile period or not worry as long as a condom is being used?
What are the chances of pregnacy if we play a bit and put the condom half way through?
Thank you
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I personally would not use condoms as the only form of contraception unless I could not use any other contraceptive. I've had condoms break and fall out many times and I've known a lot of women who have gotten pregnant this way.
Playing a bit before you put the Condom on is how I exist on the planet. Chances are pretty high that there is sperm in the precum.
id be prepared to use the morning after pill as a fall in back up
It doesn't really matter what the chances are imo. If you don't want a baby then put the condom on straight away and don't risk it.
After my second baby I chose condoms only cause I didn't want to go back on the pill and my husband's vasectomy was booked for 6 weeks later... I'm now pregnant again and my 2nd and 3rd babies will be only 13 months apart.. If you don't want to get pregnant, protect yourself too.
If used correctly, condoms are supposed to be 98% effective, meaning 2 out of 100 women will fall pregnant when their partner uses a condom IF they are used correctly.
It also depends on the brand of condom. I used one particular brand correctly, only to have 3 or 4 out of the packet break during intercourse.
If you don't use the condom correctly (such as 'playing' without one, not applying it properly, not using a non oil based lubricant, not using correct size, etc) the numbers increase to roughly 20 out of 100 women.
Our only contraceptive is condoms. I try not to worry about it as reality is NO contraceptive method is completely 100% effective (bar the obvious hysterectomy).
I have a copper intra uterine device. The gynae puts it into your cervix and you get it changed every three years. It doesn't have hormones, so was a great option for me.
If you want to fall pregnant you just go to the gynae and get it taken out and you're good to go.
Ive been getting this done for 12 years now and its worked a charm. Love it.
I hate condoms in long term relationships, they are a buzz kill
We use condoms now. Prior to kids I was on the pill. Went off it to fall pregnant and have been using comdoms for 6yrs now (4 kids later) in between each pregnancy. We always play around a bit before putting it on and haven't had an accident. Hubby will be getting the snip soon so we won't have to worry about anything.
My husband and I used condoms as our only contraception for several years (about 7 years, with breaks for two pregnancies during that time). We were very strict, as both very keen to prevent unplanned pregnancy. So there was definitely no fooling around then putting on a condom half way through - too risky as sperm can be present in pre-cum fluid. If he wanted a condom-free experience, it was oral or a handjob lol. Variety is the spice of life I guess! We had no unplanned pregnancies, and now we have other long term contraception in place. Oh and I never tracked ovulation and avoided my fertile period, BUT if you do this very carefully, I think you could get away with putting the condom on half way through the deed, as you've already reduced your chances of pregnancy by avoiding your fertile period. But if you do this, educate yourself really well on the fertility awareness methods (there are several ways to track/calculate ovulation and which days of your cycle to avoid sex) as you'll need to be super careful if you plan on using condoms in the way you described.
In the 5 years I've been with my partner, we've only ever used condoms that were put on just before he was about to cum.
I've had no unplanned pregnancies.