<prompt> The Failure rate of male condom is:0.502-182-418-28  <response>: Condoms are barrier method of contraception. Total condom failure rates breakage and slippage rate combined can range from 2 to 18 Contraceptive efficacy of the male condom is enhanced appreciably by areservoir tip and by the addition of a spermicide. Such agents, as well asthose used for lubrication, should be water-based because oil-based productsdegrade latex condoms and diaphragms. 