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Based on what?
Science and Statistics.
>In real world use, about 15 in every 100 people a year who use condoms as contraception become pregnant (85% effective).
A 15% failure rate counts as "horrible" in my book.
So you picked the local stat that makes your case instead of the 98% effective against unplanned pregnancy when used as directed cited by the World Health Organization and everyone else on the planet. What your NHS statistic proves is that without sex education, condoms are less effective. What does that not apply to?
No, the same study that said "when used as directed," also pointed out "real world practice," and that's what I quoted, because most of us, myself included, live in the real world, so that's the statistic that is most relevant. The other statistic is going to get people pregnant.
My car's manufacturer tells me that my car will get 30 miles a gallon. It gets about 24. If I ignore my gas gauge, and calculate my gas milage based on the manufacturer's claims, I'm going to be sitting on the side of the highway, waiting for AAA. If you rely solely on condoms for birth control, you will get pregnant.
Real world is the only thing that matters.
Well, the pill's effectiveness also depends on using it correctly. So the point is a bit mood, isn't it?
So don't use one. Happy father's day.
Or perhaps use an alternative.