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*ust a female
writes:dear readers, i wanted to know if you use ultra thin condoms does it make them brake easier? are the chances higher?please tell me if this is so cus i want to try them but i dont want to make the risk higher?
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reader, doublejack  +, writes (11 February 2011):
In my experience, thickness and quality are not related (and really, durability is a function of quality). Some of the best condoms are in fact ultra thin.
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (11 February 2011):
 I need to change that previous answer of mine. Although I judge thin condoms to be quite safe, they, as any other condom, can break if not used correctly, or something happens to it. In such a case they could break easier I suppose, although I do not have any numbers on that, or statistics. All condoms need to be able to take so-and-so much pressure and stretching. But each condom has it's limits. The thicker condoms do advocate for being safer. If used correctly they are equally safe, if used incorrectly you'd be safer with an extra thick condom that could tolerate the extra stress on it.
Incorrect use would be such as poking it with a needle, handling it with scarp objects such as long nails, or nails with cuts in them, teeth etc. Condoms should never be used two times, if you use a condom for oral sex then you need to use a new one for intercourse etc, and some condoms should not be used for anal sex, as well as there being some lubricants that should not be used with the condom.
Make sure the condoms aren't old, or have been laying in a warm spot, or in direct sunlight.
If you feel unsafe it is best to stick to a condom you feel comfortable with. If you dry out, and the condom dried out, you also add extra stress to the condom, which could result in damaging the condom, an increase the chance of pregnancy or transmitting an STD. So you feeling safe and comfortable is important to make the sex safe, and also enjoyable.
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reader, chigirl +, writes (11 February 2011):
No there should be no extra risk involved, they have to undergo the same tests as regular condoms. Check the leaflet in the package when you buy the condoms to read more about that particular brand etc, to know more. But essentially there is no higher risk, they are quite safe.
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