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DONT use nonoxynol-9 a spermicide as this can cause irritation. Water-based lubricant is safe to use with all condoms.
Water-based lubricant is safe to use with all condoms.
Safest way to use a condom. Put it on the right way. To properly put on a condom unroll it completely up the shaft of an erect penis. Make sure to leave a small pocket at the tip to collect the semen.
Anything else can result in a split condom. Dont use your teeth as they might rip or tear the condom. Pinch the top of the condom with your fingers to leave room for the ejaculate.
Place the condom atop the erect penis and slowly unroll it. However checking by sight is the safest way to determine which way the condom is rolled so you dont risk unrolling it too far or tearing it with your fingers. If the condom is right-side-out there will be a lip or rim on the edge.
If its inside-out the edge will be smooth. You can use your fingers to help you. Use water-based lubrication on the outside of the condom to prevent tears or the condom slipping off.
Grip the base of the condom after ejaculation and remove from vagina or anus before the penis. Squeeze the sides of the inner ring at the closed end of the condom. Insert the condom into your vagina like you would a tampon.
Push the condom in as far as it will go until it rests against your. Roll the condom on when your penis is erect hard but BEFORE it touches your partners mouth or genital area vulva vagina anus buttocks and upper thighs and wear it the whole time youre having sex. This helps protect you from STDs that are transmitted through skin-to-skin touching.
Always put the condom on before the penis touches the partners genital area or mouth. The condom will be rolled up. Place it on top of the erect penis and pinch the teat at the end.
This will get rid of any air bubbles and make sure there is room for the semen cum. Using one condom consistently and correctly is the best way to reduce your risk of pregnancy and STDs says Dr. In fact putting on more than one condom at once may make them.
Consider using a female condom. Female condoms can be used for vaginal penetrative sex. They are effective against most STIs and can help reduce the chances of pregnancy.
Though the failure rate is higher than with hormonal contraception female condoms can be very effective when used in combination with other protection. In fact even if you use a different kind of protection many experts still recommend using condoms as they may greatly reduce the risk of HIV and STD transmissions. Sadly a lot of people believe that contraception methods like douching washing the vagina and pulling out also known as withdrawal can prevent STDs and unwanted pregnancies.
To open a condom package tear carefully along the corner or edge. Dont use fingernails or scissors to open a condom package. The foil packets that condoms come in are pretty easy to tear.
Look for the side tabs to help open the package. You should use water- or silicone-based lube if youre using a latex polyurethane or polyisoprene condom. Oil-based lubes including petroleum jelly lotion or baby oil can break down these.
DO store condoms in a cool dry place. DO use latex or polyurethane condoms. DO use water-based or silicone-based lubricant to prevent breakage.
DONT store condoms in your wallet as heat and friction can damage them. DONT use nonoxynol-9 a spermicide as this can cause irritation. Follow the 10 rules below to ensure the safe use of condoms.
Store your condoms in a place sheltered from the heat cold light and humidity. Check the expiry date of the condom before use. Dont use if the date is past.
Oil-based products such as moisturiser lotion and Vaseline can damage latex and polyisoprene condoms but they are safe to use with polyurethane condoms. Water-based lubricant is safe to use with all condoms. Its possible for a condom to slip off during sex.
Combining condoms with hormonal birth control such as the pill ring or shot is a very effective way to prevent against both pregnancy and STDs. Some kinds of birth control cannot be used together. The age of PrEP barebacking and chemsex have complicated things however condoms are still an incredibly important tool to keep you and your sexual partners safe from sexually transmitted.
Some strains of the virus are known to cause cervical cancer and other cancers. For this reason some ob-gyns recommend playing it safe and sticking with condoms for longer than you might want to.