Male
Condoms
By
Lola Graham Richards
Date of Issues: 04:10:2006
How
does it work?
Prevents seminal fluid -- which contains sperm to enter the vagina.
Condoms are excellent for preventing the transmission of sexually
transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Condoms made from animal
products are less likey to prevent the transmission of STD's.
How
do I use it?
Practice putting a condom on correctly. If you are a female, practice
by putting a condom on two fingers that are held together. Learn
how to put one on, don't depend on your partner to know how.
Check
the expiration date of the condom, it's on there.
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Open the package at the end so you don't damage the condom.
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Put
on the condom as soon as the penis is hard. Be sure the roll-up
ring is on the outside facing away from the penis. Leave some
space at the tip to hold the semen - about 1/2 to 1 inch at
the tip of the condom. (If there is not enough room at the
tip, the semen could break the condom).
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Squeeze
the tip gently so no air is trapped inside. Hold the tip while
you unroll the condom along the length of the penis to the
hair. If the condom doesn't unroll, it's on wrong! Throw it
away & start over with a new one. Never unroll it before
putting it on the penis. When putting it on, avoid tearing
it with fingernails, rings or anything sharp, especially belly-rings.
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After
sex: The man should pull out slowly right after ejaculation
while the penis is still hard. Hold the condom in place on
the penis to avoid spilling semen. If the man waits for the
penis to become soft, the condom can fall off or semen can
spill out of the condom.
Open
Package |
Roll
Condom On |
Pull
Condom Off |
Dispose
Of Codom |
DO NOT USE oil-based lubricants with a condom.
This means no Vaseline, hand lotion, or baby oil, they can create
holes in latex. Water based lubricants such as KY jelly are what
you use. KY comes in a cheaper generic form at most drug stores.
DO
NOT allow a penis to enter the vagina before putting
on a condom. Some fluid may be released from the penis before
ejaculation, and it may contain sperm.
NEVER
reuse a condom.
Condoms can be purchased at drugstores, supermarkets, through
mail order or the internet.
Condoms
- Pros
They are easy to use and purchase. Very effective, no prescription
is needed. Relatively inexpensive, costs ranging from JA $50 cents
each to a JA $150 each depending upon color, texture and style.
Provides good protection from STDs. Now available in many colors,
textures, sizes, thicknesses and flavors. (Yes, even chocolate
flavored).
Condoms
- Cons
Condoms do interrupt sex, but they can become part of foreplay.
Be creative. Some guys can not keep an erection with a condom
on - they say the condom compromises sensitivity. (There are condoms
that are thinner than others, try those). The man must pull out
immediately after ejaculation. Condoms must never be reused! Condoms
should never be kept in a wallet, in your pocket, or in a hot
car's glove compartment. This can destroy the latex.
Effectiveness
Always more effective if used with a spermicide. According to
studies if latex condoms are used consistently and correctly,
about 3 in 100 couples will become pregnant. When used with spermicide
that number decreases to 1 or less in 100 couples.
Side
Effects
Some people are sensitive to latex, and may even get a rash from
them. Possible allergy to spermicide treated condoms or scented
condoms -- not common.
Never use oil-based lubricants with condoms! Use KY-Jelly, Wet™,
Astroglide™ or other water-based lubricants, there are many
brands now, even flavored lubricants that are safe if ingested.
NEVER use a condom
more than once!
