Health experts discourage the use of two condoms at once

Many health experts promote the use of condoms to help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, some individuals take this advice too far and use multiple condoms during a sexual encounter - a practice known as "double bagging."

A recent article published by EmpowHer.com reported that using more than one condom at once, even if one is designed for males and the other for females, can create friction during intercourse and increase the chances of the condoms breaking.

Although using two condoms may not provide added protection against STDs or unwanted pregnancy, combining condoms with other prophylactics like oral contraceptives or a diaphragm may be effective, the news provider noted.

According to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 43 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 44 responded that they used a condom during the first time they engaged in intercourse. This may be worrisome since the organization recommends consistent and correct condom use as one of the best ways for sexually active individuals to reduce their risk of contracting an STD.