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[[File:Condoms leakage test condom museum.jpg|thumb|Male condoms being stress tested by adding water, as part of a museum exhibit. ]]
'''Condom effectiveness''' is how effective [[Condom|condoms]] are at preventing [[Sexually transmitted infection|STDs]] and [[pregnancy]]. Correctly using [[Condom|male]] condoms and other barriers like [[Female condom|female condoms]] and [[Dental dam|dental dams]], every time, can reduce (though not eliminate) the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including [[HIV|human immunodeficiency virus]] (HIV) and [[viral hepatitis]]. They can also provide protection against other diseases that may be transmitted through sex like [[Zika fever|Zika]] and [[Ebola virus disease|Ebola]]. Using [[Condom|male]] or [[Female condom|female condoms]] correctly, every time, can also help prevent [[pregnancy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/|title=Condom Effectiveness|date=2018-02-15|website=CDC.gov|publisher=[[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]|language=en-us|access-date=2018-06-09}}{{CDC}}</ref>

Consistent and correct use of male latex condoms can reduce (though not eliminate) the risk of STD transmission and pregnancy. To achieve the maximum protective effect, condoms must be used both consistently and correctly. Inconsistent use can lead to STD acquisition or pregnancy because transmission or conception can occur with a single act of intercourse. Similarly, if condoms are not used correctly, the protective effect may be diminished even when they are used consistently. The most reliable ways to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), are to abstain from sexual activity or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. However, many infected persons may be unaware of their infections because STDs are often asymptomatic or unrecognized.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/latex.html|title=Fact Sheet for Public Health Personnel - Condom Effectiveness|date=2018-02-15|website=CDC.gov|publisher=[[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]|language=en-us|access-date=2018-06-09}} {{CDC}}</ref>

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