How to Use a Condom – A Beginner's Guide

Using a condom is one of the best ways to avoid an unwanted pregnancy and keep yourself and your partner safe from getting infected with an STD. However, you have to make sure that you are actually using the condom correctly to avoid complications. You could end up ripping or tearing the condom, so you have to be careful.

Condoms should not only be used during vaginal sex, it should be used in any type of sex if you want to keep things.

Condoms are the most popular method for having safe sex, and y et not everyone knows how to use them properly. Here are a few care and usage tips for condoms

Before Using

Store the condoms inside a dry, cool place that’s not exposed to direct sunlight. Moreover, always check the box or pack’s expiry date.

Before putting on a condom, check if the package is sealed airtight. Tear it with your hands, not with your teeth, and slip it out from the pack. Check for any damages, holes or tears on it. If it looks like it’s discolored, brittle, or damaged, throw it out and don’t use it.

If you’re planning to use lubricant, use it inside and outside the condom. It’s also crucial that you used a water based lubricant since most condoms are made from latex. Oil-based lubricants will only damage and create hole on the condom, so mind what you use.

Putting it on

Pinch the end using one hand and leave a small space for the semen. With the other, roll the whole condom down until it covers the penis. Guide air bubbles to the opening of the condom to get them out. Usually, condoms are packed with lubricants, but you can also add some more to help avoid any excess friction which causes breakage.

Using the condom

Many people ask when the right time to pull out is. Most would say to pull out before orgasm while the erection is still present. This is because if the penis is not erected anymore, there is a possibility that the ejaculation can spill or leak out of the condom. Pulling out earlier is also a good safe sex tip since it helps prevent infections and pregnancies.

After use

Pull the condom from the base to avoid spills, and be sure to dispose of it correctly. Place it back inside the wrapper and throw it inside the garbage can. Don’t flush it down the toilet to avoid clogging.