National Condom Month Quiz

Another highly appropriate holiday centered around Valentine’s Day—National Condom Month! You already know that condoms can help prevent pregnancy and STDs if used properly; now test your Condom Quotient and see if you know the answers to the following condom trivia questions.

True or False? The United States sells 200 million condoms a year.

False—the number is much higher. Condom sales are over 500 million per year.

True or False? Condoms are electronically tested to make sure they are effective.

True. Every single condom goes through this test.

True or False? The best place to store condoms is next to where you’re going to have sex.

True and false! If that place happens to be a bedroom night stand, perfect. That’s a good storage spot. But condoms should never be stored in cars, wallets, or other places where they could become damaged due to heat or constant friction.

True or False? You can use any lube you want with any brand of condom.

False. Lotions and oils will often cause condoms to break, which means they won’t work! Be sure to use a water-based or silicone lubricant with a latex condom.

True or False? You only have to use a condom when you’re having vaginal intercourse.

False. STDs can be spread with any form of intercourse; condoms should be used when any genital contact, including oral or anal sex, is initiated.

True or False? Your partner’s “pre-cum” can get you pregnant.

True. This substance contains traces of sperm, so “pulling out” isn’t an effective way of preventing pregnancy.

True or False? Condoms provide perfect protection against pregnancy.

False. No form of contraceptive will provide 100% protection against STDs or pregnancy; only abstinence from sex can ensure that. However, if used properly, condoms will prevent condoms 98% of the time, making them highly effective.

True or False? Warming liquid can be used inside condoms for a better feel.

True. As long as the liquid is water-based, a couple of drops won’t break the condom and can make it feel better when worn.

True or False? Using more than one condom will ensure better protection.

False. Using two or more condoms will likely make them break due to the friction between them. Condoms are designed for singular use.

True or False? Condoms can stretch over 800% before breaking.

True! They could even stretch over your head if you tried (but please don’t!). For this reason, it’s important to buy the proper size of condom that you need.

Have you had misconceptions about condoms? Did you ever use a condom wrong, or were you wrongly informed about how they work by someone? Share your condom stories and tips here.