Being a Responsible Adult Means Prioritizing Condom Use

Adults carry a lot of responsibilities in their lifetime. One of these pertains to their sex life. Having a satisfactory sex life is important for many people, whether married or not, but this should be practiced safely.

 Safe sex is vital and condom use should be a top priority to be able to experience this. With the condom, any adult can be protected from sexually transmitted diseases and unexpected pregnancy.

Condoms have long been with us. Records have it that this has been used for more than 400 years already and since the 19^th century, this product has been one of the most preferred form of contraceptive around the globe.

In terms of usage in the modern times, studies have found that more people are using the condoms. A 2010 study by Indiana University’s Center for Sexual Health Promotion provided comprehensive findings concerning the sexual behavior of Americans. The National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (NSSHB) that covered more than 5,800 people with ages ranging from 14 to 94 showed that the number of people using condoms has indeed increased through the years.

Specifically, the survey findings published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine stated that one in four Americans use a condom during intercourse. Among the groups that often used the rubber covering are the black and Hispanic Americans.

Another 2010 report on condom use in the U.S. showed that of the 62 million women there aged 15 to 44, almost all or more than 99 percent have used at least one contraceptive method. At that time, 62 percent were found to still be using a contraceptive. Additionally, 89 percent of the 43 million fertile and sexually active women who do not want to become pregnant were practicing contraception. The report also stated that the common methods of contraception used by women are the hormonal type that includes the pill, patch, injectable, vaginal ring and implant as well as the IUD and condoms.

Among the contraceptive method used by women, the pill ranked first followed by tubal sterilization and male condom. This was based on a two-year survey.

In terms of condom use, 6.2 million relied on this method. The rubber was found to be used more often by teenagers and women in their 20s. Also using this contraceptive were women with one or no children as well as those who have gained college education.

The same report also revealed that 13.5 percent of people practicing contraceptive methods would use the condom together with another method. The teenagers and single women were found to be using this dual method.

In these tough times, teenagers and adults who are not yet married should be responsible enough to use condoms. This will not only allow them to have a safe sexual experience but will protect them as well from sexually transmitted diseases and unexpected pregnancy. Nothing should be left to chance because one wrong move and your bright future can be at risk. Keep in mind that being responsible is always an admirable trait.