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How to Use a Condom

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Condoms help prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Put on a condom before there is any vaginal, oral or anal contact with the penis.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Condoms With Spermicide
  • Female Condoms
  • Lubricated Latex Condoms
  • Mood Enhancers
  • Non Latex Condoms
  • Non Lubricated Condoms
  • Personal Lubricants
  • Specialty Condom
  • Mood CD's
  • Mood Videos
  1. Step 1

    Carefully open the aluminum wrapper so as not to tear the condom.

  2. Step 2

    Determine which way the condom will unroll.

  3. Step 3

    Place it over the head of the erect penis so that the condom will unroll onto the penis shaft. If uncircumcised, pull the foreskin back to reveal the head of the penis before putting on the condom.

  4. Step 4

    Allow for a half-inch space at the tip of the condom to collect semen.

  5. Step 5

    Pinch the air out of the tip with one hand.

  6. Step 6

    With the other hand, unroll the condom to the base of the penis.

  7. Step 7

    Lubricate the outside of the condom if it is not pre-lubricated.

  8. Step 8

    Withdraw the penis immediately after ejaculation, before the penis softens. Firmly hold the condom against the penis shaft so semen does not spill.

  9. Step 9

    Carefully remove the condom and throw it away.

Tips & Warnings
  • Store condoms in a cool, dry place.
  • Animal tissue condoms do not protect as well against sexually transmitted diseases as latex condoms.
  • Never use oil-based lubricants (petroleum jelly or mineral oil) on latex condoms.
  • Do not use a condom that is old or brittle.

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dasm1 said

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on 6/7/2009 Oh, and one more thing, animal skin condoms do not protect against STIs or HIV.

dasm1 said

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on 6/7/2009 Ok, a few things. First, and most importantly, our author skipped a step! You need to check the expiration date on the condom package. You wouldn't eat cheese past it's expiration, so why would you use a condom that isn't good any more?Second, is an hour worth the rest of your life? Having sex without a condom might feel good, but a lifelong STI is pretty much guaranteed not to. Finally, condoms can actually help men hold out from ejaculating as fast since it lessens sensation a bit- for some folks and their partners, that can be pretty helpful.

dimitrios said

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on 2/28/2009 I just hold it and bust it on her back, face etc well I have been with the same girl for 4 years and we are clean and she is on the pill

Ratnakar said

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on 10/29/2008 it is a a good idea to wear but sex lacks the natural
feeling that reducesthe happiness but for that it is the best in preventing vds

Ratnakar said

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on 10/29/2008 No dobt that condom is a good choice to prevent pregnancy but enjoyment lacks the natural touch that is a big hurdle any how as a last resort it may be used

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