Table 8 Characteristics of use by condom type

Characteristics of use (before intercourse)

 Use during menses

4

5

5

 Who put condom on

 Male put condom on

73

76

77

 Female put condom on¹

17

13

13

 Both partners put condom on

11

11

10

 Applied lubricant before intercourse¹

42

37

32

Characteristics of use (during intercourse)

 Started intercourse without condom¹

7

10

9

 Applied lubricant after starting intercourse¹

28

29

24

 Positions used during intercourse

 Man on top

68

67

64

 Woman on top

44

47

44

 Side by side

18

18

16

 Rear entry

38

37

40

 Lost erection¹

3

4

5

Ejaculation

 Yes, while wearing condom

84

83

81

 Yes, after removing condom¹

11

14

14

 No¹

5

3

4

 Held ring during withdrawal

81

79

82

 Withdrew while still erect

91

92

90

 Mean length of intercourse (minutes)

13·3

13·3

13·2