Handwritten question: Can a boy put on more than one condom just to be on the safe side?
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Can a boy put on more than one condom just to be on the safe side?

Contraception & Pregnancy

No. Wearing two at once actually makes them less effective, not more.

It seems like it should work the other way round, but it doesn't. When two condoms rub against each other, the friction between them makes both more likely to tear. One condom, used properly, is much safer than two.

The same goes for wearing a condom and a (internal condom) at the same time. One or the other, not both.

If you want extra protection, the best approach is to use a condom alongside another method of , like , the , or an . That way you're covered for both and .

No. Wearing two at once makes them more likely to break, not less.

When two condoms rub against each other, the friction between them can tear both of them. One condom used properly is much safer than two.

Do not use a condom and a (internal condom) at the same time either. Use one or the other.

If you want extra protection, use a condom alongside another type of , like or the . That way you are protected against both and .

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