Table 2 The result of exploratory factor analysis

Reliability and effectiveness

1

Condoms are an effective method of birth control

0.824

2

The condom is a highly satisfactory form of contraception

3

I think condoms are an excellent means of contraception

4^a

Condoms are unreliable

5^a

Condoms do not offer reliable protection

Variance

12.67%

Excitement

9

Condoms are a lot of fun

10^a

The use of a condom is an interruption of foreplay

6^b

The use of condoms can make sex more stimulating

Variance

4.32%

Displeasure

7^a

Condoms ruin the sex act

8^a

Condoms are uncomfortable for both partners

Variance

3.45%

Identity stigma

11^a

Men who suggest using a condom are really boring

12^a

If a couple is about to have sex and the man suggests using a condom, it is less likely that they will have sex

13^a

Women think men who use condoms are jerks

14^a

A woman who suggests using a condom does not trust her partner

15^a

People who suggest condom use are a little bit geeky

Variance

11.26%

Embarrassment about negotiation

16^a

When I suggest using a condom I am almost always embarrassed

17^a

It is really hard to bring up the issue of using condoms to my partner

18

It is easy to suggest to my partner that we use a condom

19

I’m comfortable talking about condom with my partner

20^ab

I never know what to say when my partner and I need to talk about condoms or other protection

Variance

6.41%

Embarrassment about purchase

21^a

It is very embarrassing to buy condoms

22^a

When I need condoms I often dread having to get them

23

I don’t think that buying condoms is awkward

24^a

It would be embarrassing to be seen buying condoms in a store

25^a

I always feel really uncomfortable when I buy condoms

Variance

12.56%