Condoms have a 13% failure rate with typical use, according to the CDC, meaning that 13 out of every 100 condom uses fail. You can immensely increase the efficacy rate of condoms if you know how to use them safely. I'm going to break down exactly what you need to know to use condoms in the safest way possible and what your options are if a condom breaks. Here’s what we’ll explore in this episode: Common mistakes that decrease a condom's efficacy and how to avoid them 9 tips to use a condom in the safest way possible Medical and herbal options for if a condom breaks or fails Avoiding pregnancy naturally with the fertility awareness method Efficacy rate of condoms vs fertility awareness How fertility awareness can help you know if you're pregnant as early as possible so you can access an abortion even in states with restrictive laws Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice. This podcast episode is for informational purposes only. Join the FEARLESS Membership to learn the fertility awareness method - https://flowwithyourflow.com/membership Learn more about fertility awareness in episodes 9-12 Fertility awareness study - ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314078/⁠ Emergency Contraception Options: heyjane.com / hellowisp.com Donate to support the podcast: @flowwithyourflow on venmo Let's Connect: follow me on ⁠instagram⁠ & ⁠tiktok⁠ @flowwithyourflow