Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Top of the page. Topic Overview What is a male condom? How do you get male condoms? How well do male condoms work to prevent pregnancy? How well do they work to prevent sexually transmitted infections STIs?
How do you use a male condom? Condoms are most effective if you follow these steps: Use a new condom each time you have sexual intercourse.
When opening the condom wrapper, be careful not to poke a hole in the condom with your fingernails, teeth, or other sharp objects. Put the condom on as soon as your penis is hard erect and before any sexual contact with your partner.
Before putting it on, hold the tip of the condom and squeeze out the air to leave room for the semen after ejaculation. If you aren't circumcised, pull down the loose skin from the head of the penis foreskin before putting on the condom. While continuing to hold on to the tip of the condom, unroll it all the way down to the base of your penis. If you are also using the condom as birth control, make sure your partner uses a spermicide according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Although the use of a spermicide increases the effectiveness of a condom as birth control, the use of a spermicide may increase the risk for transmitting HIV. If you want to use a lubricant, never use petroleum jelly such as Vaseline , grease, hand lotion, baby oil, or anything with oil in it read the label. Oil or petroleum can weaken the condom, increasing the chance that it may break.
Instead, use a personal lubricant such as Astroglide or K-Y Jelly. After ejaculation, hold on to the condom at the base of your penis and withdraw from your partner while your penis is still erect.
Lipstick has oil in it too. Use a water-based lubricant. A pharmacist can give you advice on which lube to use with condoms. You can buy lube from a pharmacy or supermarket.
Myth: Condoms cut off my circulation. A condom should be a comfortable fit. If it's too tight it might split and if it's too loose it might leak. There are lots of different shapes and sizes. If a condom is too small or big for you, try a different size or brand. Myth: My girlfriend is on the pill, so we do not need condoms. Truth: Yes you do. The pill does not protect you or your partner from STIs.
Also, if your partner forgets to take a pill, does not take it correctly or is ill, the effectiveness of the pill is lower and she could still get pregnant. Read more about being on the pill and having sickness or have diarrhoea.
Myth: If I ask to use a condom, my partner will think less of me. Truth: Insisting that you use a condom suggests that you know how to take care of yourself and your partner. Myth: You do not need a condom if you're having oral sex. What is the cashier thinking? Are they judging me? The answer to all of these worries is very likely NO. Originally published on stayteen.
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