While the failure rate of male condoms is 13% with typical (real-world) use, the failure rate of other forms of birth control are: Spermicides: 27% Sponge: 14% to 27% (varies by pregnancy history) Fertility awareness: 2% to 23% (varies by method) Diaphragm: 17% Female condom: 15% Oral contraceptives: 7% NuvaRing: 7% Depo-Provera: 4% Intrauterine devices (IUDs): 0.1% to 0.8% Tubal ligation: 0.5% Vasectomy: 0.15%