[Brandye]

They are not "extra safe." The vast majority of unintended pregnancies with condom use are a result of "lingering" or very fast sperm. That is, the open end is the biggest source of sperm getting into the vagina. That is the reason all the condom manufacturers recommend immediate withdrawal.

As for the numbers games and the various sources, you will find my numbers on real life useage fall within the ranges found by FDA, WHO, NHS and other agencies. There are a few regions here in Scotland where they keep their own data and give (bad) advice based on that. The smaller the sample size, the less reliable.

Caitlain,

I am familiar with your handbook, a copy of which is right behind me. Let's just say that not all textbooks are as rigourously vetted as they need to be.