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How do you use a condom?
What do you do if the condom won't unroll?
When do you take off the condom?
What do you do if a condom breaks?
What condoms should you use for anal intercourse?
Is using a condom effective?
How do you dispose of a used condom?
How can I persuade my partner that we should use a
condom?
Reasons to use condoms
Confidence tips
Open the condom package at one corner being careful
not to tear the condom with your fingernails, your teeth, or through
being too rough. Make sure the package and condom appear to be in
good condition, and check that if there is an expiry date that the
date has not passed.
Place the rolled condom over the tip of the hard
penis, and if the condom does not have a reservoir top, pinch the
tip of the condom enough to leave a half inch space for semen to
collect. If the man is not circumcised, then pull back the foreskin
before rolling on the condom.
Pinch the air out of the condom tip with one hand
and unroll the condom over the penis with the other hand. Roll the
condom all the way down to the base of the penis, and smooth out any
air bubbles. (Air bubbles can cause a condom to break).
If you want to use some extra lubrication, put it on
the outside of the condom. But always use a water-based lubricant
(such as KY Jelly or Liquid Silk) with latex condoms, as an
oil-based lubricant will cause the latex to break. Click here to see
picture of lubricants.
The man wearing the condom doesn't always have to be
the one putting it on - it can be quite a nice thing for his partner
to do.
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The condom should unroll smoothly and easily from
the rim on the outside. If you have to struggle or if it takes more
than a few seconds, it probably means that you are trying to put the
condom on upside down. To take off the condom, don't try to roll it
back up. Hold it near the rim and slide it off. Then start again
with a new condom.
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Pull out before the penis softens, and hold the
condom against the base of the penis while you pull out, so that the
semen doesn't spill. Condom should be disposed properly for example
wrapping it in a tissue and throwing it away. It's not good to flush
condoms down the toilet - they're bad for the environment.
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If a condom breaks during sexual intercourse, then
pull out quickly and replace the condom. Whilst you are having sex,
check the condom from time to time, to make sure it hasn't split or
slipped off. If the condom has broken and you feel that semen has
come out of the condom during sex, you should consider getting
emergency contraception such as the morning after pill.
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With anal intercourse more strain is placed on the
condom. You can use stronger condoms (which are thicker) but
standard condoms are just as effective as long as they are used
correctly with plenty of lubricant. Condoms with a lubricant
containing Nonoxynol 9 should NOT be used for anal sex as Nonoxynol
9 damages the lining of the rectum increasing the risk of HIV and
other STD transmission.
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If used properly, a condom is very effective at
reducing the risk of being infected with HIV during sexual
intercourse. Using a condom also provides protection against other
sexually transmitted diseases, and protection against pregnancy. In
the laboratory, latex condoms are very effective at blocking
transmission of HIV because the pores in latex condoms are too small
to allow the virus to pass through. However, outside of the
laboratory condoms are less effective because people do not always
use condoms properly. To find out more about the effectiveness of
condoms, go to the Condom history, effectiveness and testing.
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All condoms should be disposed of by wrapping in
tissue or toilet paper and throwing them in the bin. Condoms should
not be flushed down the toilet as they may cause blockages in the
sewage system and pollution.
Latex condoms are made mainly from latex with added
stabilizers, preservatives and vulcanizing (hardening) agents. Latex
is a natural substance made form rubber trees, but because of the
added ingredients most latex condoms are not biodegradable.
Polyurethane condoms are made from plastic and are not
biodegradable. Biodegradable latex condoms are available from some
manufacturers.
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It can be difficult to talk about using condoms. But
you shouldn't let embarrassment become a health risk. The person you
are thinking about having sex with may not agree at first when you
say that you want to use a condom when you have sex. These are some
comments that might be made and some answers that you could try..
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Don't you trust me? |
Trust isn't the point, people can have
infections without realising it |
It does not feel as good with a
condom |
I'll feel more relaxed, If I
am more relaxed, I can make it feel better for you. |
I don't stay hard when I put on a
condom |
I'll help you put it on, that will
help you keep it hard. |
I don't have a condom with me. |
I do. |
I am afraid to ask him to use a
condom. He'll think I don't trust him. |
If you can't ask him, you probably
don't trust him. |
I can't feel a thing when I wear a
condom |
Maybe that way you'll last even
longer and that will make up for it |
I don't stay hard when I put on a
condom |
I'll help you put it on, that will
help you keep it |
I don't have a condom with me |
I do |
It's up to him...it's his decision
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It's your health. It should be your
decision too! |
I'm on the pill, you don't need a
condom |
I'd like to use it anyway. It will
help to protect us from infections we may not realise we have. |
It just isn't as sensitive and I
can't feel a thing |
Maybe that way you will last even
longer and that will make up for it |
Putting it on interrupts everything |
Not if I help put it on |
I guess you don't really love me |
I do, but I am not risking my
future to prove it |
I will pull out in time |
Women can get pregnant and STDs
from pre-ejaculate |
But I love you |
Then you'll help us to protect
ourselves. |
Just this once |
Once is all it takes |
There are many reasons to use condoms when having sex. You could go
through these reasons with your partner and see what s/he thinks.
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1. Condoms are the only contraceptive that also helps prevent the
spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV when
used properly and consistently.
2. Condoms are one of the most reliable methods of birth control
when use properly and consistently.
3. Condoms have none of the medical side-effects of some other birth
control methods may have.
4. Condoms are available in various shapes, colours, flavours,
textures and sizes- to increase the fun of making love with condoms.
5. Condoms are widely available in pharmacies, supermarkets and
convenience stores. You don't need a prescription or have to visit a
doctor.
6. Condoms make sex less messy.
7. Condoms are user friendly. With a little practice, they can also
add confidence to the enjoyment of sex.
8. Condoms are only needed when you are having sex unlike some other
contraceptives which require you to take/ or have them all of the
time.
Here are also some tips that can help you to feel more confident and
relaxed about using condoms.
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• Keep condoms handy at all times. If things start getting steamy-
you'll be ready. It not a good idea to find yourself having to rush
out at the crucial moment to buy condoms- at the height of the
passion you may not?
• When you buy condoms, don't get embarrassed. If anything, be
proud. It shows that you are responsible and confident and when the
time comes it will all be worthwhile. It can be more fun to go
shopping for condoms with your partner or friend. Nowadays, it is
also easy to buy condoms discreetly on the internet.
• Talking with your partner about using a condom before having sex.
It removes anxiety and embarrassment. Knowing where you both stand
before the passion stands will make you lot more confident/ that you
both agree and are happy about using a condom, will make you both
lot more confident.
• If you are new to condoms, the best way to learn how to use them
is to practice putting them on by yourself or your partner. It does
not take long to become a master.
• If you feel that condoms interrupt you passion, then try
introducing condoms into your lovemaking. It can be really sexy if
your partner helps you put it on or you do it together.
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