Proper condom application ensures greater protection
Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:51:47 AM
Though they have become a normal and prevalent staple of modern society, many people are still unsure how to wear a condom. This is an oversight that is easily remedied, however – condoms are rather simple creatures intended for use by the masses.
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To get started, check the expiration date on the condom box. Obviously, an expired condom is one that is best not used. If the expiration date has yet to pass, then move on to the next step: tearing open the condom’s individual packaging. One should tear the package carefully so as not to damage the actual condom; do not use scissors and a beginner should be wary of tearing the package with teeth.
Once the package is open, remove the undamaged condom - but don’t unroll it just yet.
Not only is it a difficult job to put on an unrolled condom, attempting to do so may tear it.
If the condom doesn’t have a reservoir tip, pinch the tip when putting it on in order to leave space for the semen to emerge.
Take the unrolled condom and place it over the tip of an erect penis (if the penis in question is uncircumcised, the foreskin should be pulled back before the condom is rolled down). With the free hand, unroll the condom over the penis until it reaches the base. If any air bubbles are visible, smooth them out in order to ensure that they don’t cause the condom to break.
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If a condom is properly applied, about 1.5 cm of room should be left at the tip to catch ejaculation. A too-tightly fitting condom is much more likely to fail. On the flip side of that, however, a condom that fits too loosely doesn’t act as an adequate barrier to protect against STIs or unwanted pregnancy. Only condoms made of latex or polyurethane should be used as they are the only ones that protect against the transmission of HIV.
There is no excuse for not using a condom – those who aren’t prepared to pay for them won’t be too hard pressed to find a local supply of free condom samples, which are often given away practically everywhere these days – from pubs and clubs to local family planning clinics.
Mates Condoms
To get started, check the expiration date on the condom box. Obviously, an expired condom is one that is best not used. If the expiration date has yet to pass, then move on to the next step: tearing open the condom’s individual packaging. One should tear the package carefully so as not to damage the actual condom; do not use scissors and a beginner should be wary of tearing the package with teeth.
Once the package is open, remove the undamaged condom - but don’t unroll it just yet.
Not only is it a difficult job to put on an unrolled condom, attempting to do so may tear it.
If the condom doesn’t have a reservoir tip, pinch the tip when putting it on in order to leave space for the semen to emerge.
Take the unrolled condom and place it over the tip of an erect penis (if the penis in question is uncircumcised, the foreskin should be pulled back before the condom is rolled down). With the free hand, unroll the condom over the penis until it reaches the base. If any air bubbles are visible, smooth them out in order to ensure that they don’t cause the condom to break.
Mates Condoms
If a condom is properly applied, about 1.5 cm of room should be left at the tip to catch ejaculation. A too-tightly fitting condom is much more likely to fail. On the flip side of that, however, a condom that fits too loosely doesn’t act as an adequate barrier to protect against STIs or unwanted pregnancy. Only condoms made of latex or polyurethane should be used as they are the only ones that protect against the transmission of HIV.
There is no excuse for not using a condom – those who aren’t prepared to pay for them won’t be too hard pressed to find a local supply of free condom samples, which are often given away practically everywhere these days – from pubs and clubs to local family planning clinics.
