Why do condoms break?

Condoms most often break due to user error rather than product failure. Common causes includes following items:

1. 1 Sharp fingernails, rings, or teeth nicking the latex during opening or application.
2. 2 Insufficient lubrication or use of oil-based lubes (lotions, petroleum jelly) that weaken latex.
3. 3 Trapped air at the tip, causing pressure buildup. So consumers better squeeze the tip's air out before use it.
4. 4 Wrong size (too tight or too loose). Such as standard size is 52x180mm, it will higher rate break if African consumers use this standard size, this size really too tight for them.
5. 5 Expired, heat-damaged, or poorly stored condoms. Never use expired condom.
6. 6 Excessive friction from vigorous activity without enough lube. Such as normal sex time at 10 minutes, some guys can reach up more than 1 hour, which will increase the break risk. While very thin condoms can feel more delicate, quality-tested ultra-thin latex condom still meets international strength standards. Proper handling, enough water-based lubricant, and correct application dramatically reduce breakage risk. Always check the package and expiration date before use. And if used correctly, condom still is the best option for HIV and unwanted pregnancy. And it's also easy to source it from shop or drugstore, and price also is affordable to most consumers.