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Schauen wir mal, wie hoch dein Kondom-IQ ist!

Wenn du dieses Quiz nicht bestehst, verwendest du Kondome wahrscheinlich nicht richtig

君のコンドームIQを暴いてみよう。

このクイズに合格しないと、コンドームを適切に使っていることにはならないかも

Provavelmente você não está usando preservativos do jeito certo, a não ser passe neste teste

Probablemente no estás utilizando los condones de forma correcta a menos que pases esta prueba

You're Probably Not Using Condoms Right Unless You Can Pass This Quiz

In this case, "perfect use" means using condoms correctly and consistently — so every single time, from start to finish. You can learn more about using condoms correctly [here](http://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/brief.html).

With perfect use, condoms are [98% effective](https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/contraceptive-use-united-states) at preventing pregnancy!

When used ~perfectly~, how effective are condoms at preventing pregnancy?

Using latex condoms consistently and correctly reduces the risk of STIs and HIV, but that's still not _absolute_ protection. Condoms are also more likely to provide greater protection against STIs transmitted through genital fluids (like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV) than against ones that can be transmitted through skin-to-contact (like herpes, HPV, and syphilis). That said, condoms can still reduce the risk of genital HPV and HPV-associated diseases.

Using condoms can [reduce your risk](http://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/brief.html) of genital HPV and HPV-associated disease.

Which of the following statements is true?

Since most people don't use condoms completely perfectly every single time, this effectiveness measure reflects that.

Condoms are [82% effective](https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/contraceptive-use-united-states) at preventing pregnancy with typical use.

With typical use, how effective are condoms at preventing pregnancy?

While the latex condom is the most widely used (and cheapest) option, "lambskin" and polyurethane condoms also exist for people who are allergic to latex.

Polymide is not used to make condoms!

Which material isn't used to make condoms?

Incorrectly called "lambskin condoms," [these condoms are actually made of lamb intestines](http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/clinical.htm). They have tiny pores in them that, while capable of blocking sperm, can't block viruses like HIV or Hepatitis B.

"Lambskin" condoms will not prevent the transmission of STIs!

Which material that's used to make condoms _hasn't_ been proven to prevent sexually transmitted infections?

As BuzzFeed Health [previously reported](https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseygueren/condom-commandments), there's a chance you'll get pre-ejaculate on the outside of your condom when you put it on the wrong way. So if this happens, throw it out and start fresh with a new one!

False!

True or False: If you put a condom on upside down, you should just turn it around and unroll it the right way.

To prevent holes, you'll first want to open the wrapper carefully by tearing the corner with your hands. Then, place the condom on your erect penis and **gently pinch the tip so that there's room for your ejaculate** (this prevents it from leaking out of the sides). Finally, roll it down all the way to the base of the penis so that it fits snugly — not too tight and not too loose, so that it won't slip or break while having sex.

There are several steps to _correctly_ putting a condom on!

What is the correct way to put a condom on?

An ill-fitting condom increases your risk of something going wrong. By putting it on when the penis is fully erect, you're not only reducing your risk of pregnancy and STIs, but also ensuring that the condom fits ~just right~ for as long as you're having sex.

You should put it on before any kind of penetration, but with your penis already erect.

When should you put a condom on?

While a lot of people don't use condoms or [dental dams](https://www.buzzfeed.com/skarlan/what-the-fck-is-up-with-dental-dams), they're really [the best way](https://www.hhs.gov/opa/sites/default/files/male-condom-fact-sheet.pdf) to protect yourself from STIs that can be transmitted during oral sex.

True!

True or False: You should use a condom for oral sex, too.

Oil-based lubes can break down latex, which increases your risk of breakage and subsequent STI transmission or pregnancy. So stick to silicone- or water-based lubes instead — you'll thank yourself later.

All of these are bad!

Which of these shouldn't you use to lubricate a latex condom?

Most men's penises soften up pretty quickly after ejaculating, and this makes it easy for semen to spill out of the condom. You can prevent this by holding the condom by the rim as you pull it off, then throwing it in the trash — right away.

It's true!

True or False: You should remove the condom immediately after ejaculating.

Even if you don't ejaculate, it's important to use a new condom every time you get hard. That's because the condom stretches a little to fit around your ~unique~ size each time. [Pulling an old one back on can stress the material](http://plannedparenthood.tumblr.com/post/64969239350/can-we-keep-using-the-same-condom-if-he-loses-his), increasing the risk that it'll break.

You should only use a condom once!

How many times can you use the same condom in one night?

You should be using a new condom every time you switch up into a new sex act. This way there's a new condom being used with each ~hole~, reducing your risk of STIs and other infections.

You should never use the same condom for oral and vaginal sex!

Can you use the same condom for oral and vaginal sex?

"Double-bagging" your penis could increase the risk of breakage, because of the friction it creates. For this reason, you also shouldn't use a male and female condom at the same time.

Using two condoms is less effective than using one!

Using two condoms at the same time \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Here's more information on female condoms, plus a [video](http://www.fc2femalecondom.com/how-to-use-a-female-condom/) that explains how to use one.

When used perfectly, female condoms are 95% effective at preventing pregnancy. That effectiveness [goes down to 79% with typical use](https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/contraceptive-use-united-states).

What about female condoms? How effective are those at preventing pregnancy, with perfect and typical use?

OK, so kind of a trick question. But you should store condoms in a cool, dry place — and your wallet is not that, with all the body heat it's exposed to. The heat could [dry out your condom](http://www.fda.gov/ForPatients/Illness/HIVAIDS/Prevention/ucm126372.htm) and make it prone to breakage.

It's not a good idea!

True or False: Having a condom in your wallet, ready to go, is always a good idea.

So look on your condom's package for the date before you wrap it up!

Condoms can expire!

True or False: Condoms can expire.

Unlike hormonal birth control options, condoms provide a physical barrier that helps to prevent semen from entering the vagina. Experts call this a "barrier method" of birth control.

Condoms are considered a barrier method of birth control!

Condoms are considered a \_\_\_\_\_\_ method of birth control.

It looks like your condom smarts aren't as great as they can be. Don't fret, though, there's always time to learn. You just might want to avoid having sex until you do.

You might want to brush up on your condom knowledge

OK so you know your way around condom, but you might want to brush up on the finer details to make sure you're using them consistently and correctly every single time.

Look at you — your condom IQ is pretty good!

Pat yourself on the back for knowing how to use condoms the right way! Now go forth and spread that knowledge every time you wrap it up.

You really know a lot about condoms!

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