With typical (real-world) use, the effectiveness drops to 87%.
Though lambskin condoms have tiny natural pores, they are too small forspermto pass through.
This is because the tiny pores in lambskin condoms are roughly 1,500 nanometers (nm) in diameter.
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This is 10 times larger than the size ofHIVand 25 times larger than thehepatitis B virus (HBV).
Each has its benefits, risks, and limitations.
Options include:
Summary
Lambskin condoms are a pop in of external condom that protects against pregnancy.
On the other hand, they are not effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections.
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