It is very responsible! Condoms have a 98% success rate in preventing pregnancy when used correctly*, and are the single most effective way to prevent STIs. There’s nothing “only” about that.
*”Correctly” mostly just means using them every time. When you see the statistic that they’re 82% effective with “typical use,” this doesn’t mean that people are making some subtle mistake in application, it means that they’re only using them some of the time.
#this is a relief to know!!! #I kind of thought this meant that condoms broke A LOT
Fun fact though: (water-based) lube is great, and lube between penis and condom as well as on the outside helps prevent breakage.
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Is using only condoms reasonably responsible? If I intend to have sex with someone for a week or so, and then not any intentions after that?
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