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Sexually Transmitted Disease
Study data from Indiana University provide new insights into sexually transmitted disease
May 20th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "This study compared failure rates of a standard-sized condom and a condom fitted to a man's penile length and circumference and assessed users' perceptions of condom acceptability and confidence in the efficacy of both condoms. Using an experimental crossover design with Internet-based daily diaries, 820 men who wore at least one of each condom type reported outcomes and perceptions of condoms used during vaginal and anal intercourse events for which they were the insertive partner." "Breakage for fitted condoms ( 0.7%) was significantly less than for standard-sized condoms ( 1.4%). When assessed by penile...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-20)
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