If you are going to have sex, ya
gotta use condoms!
How do I use a
condom? 
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Don'ts |
- Use a new condom every time you have sex.
- Carefully open the package so that you don't damage the
condom with a fingernail or other sharp object.
- Place the condom on the head of your erect (hard) penis.
Carefully roll the condom down over the length of your penis. If it will not roll,
turn the condom over and start over.
- Once the condom is unrolled, it should cover all or
most of your penis. Squeeze out any air bubbles trapped inside the condom.
- Apply a few drops of a water-based lubricant to the outside
of the condom if needed.
- After you have an orgasm, hold the base of the condom and
withdraw your penis while it is still hard.
- Wrap the condom so that semen can not leak out and then
dispose of the condom. Do not flush the condom down the toilet.
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- Don't carry a condom around in your wallet. Condoms
should be stored in a cool place. Condoms are usually good for 5 years after the
manufacturing date; condoms lubricated with spermicide are good for about 2 years.
- Don't inflate the condom like a balloon. This can lead to
leakage.
- Don't use an oil-based lubricant. Oil-based products such as
Vaseline, cooking oil, baby oil, etc. will break down the latex and cause it to tear or
break.
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Where
can I buy condoms?
Condoms can be purchased at most grocery, drug,
convenience, and discount stores. There are a variety of manufacturers, brands, and types.
Be sure and check the date of manufacture to insure that the condom is safe for
use.
What kind of condoms should I buy?
Always make sure that LATEX is on the box. Lambskin
or natural condoms are made of animal intestines. These are NOT effective against
the spread of HIV. Condoms come lubricated and non-lubricated. For vaginal and
anal sex, lubricated is the best choice. For oral sex, non-lubricated condoms are
better. Some non-lubricated condoms come in flavors for use in oral sex.
What
if one of us is allergic to latex?
If you or your partner is allergic to Latex, there are
polyurethane or synthetic condoms that are effective protection against STDs, HIV and
pregnancy.