The male condom is a method that, in addition to preventing pregnancy, also protects against various sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV, chlamydia or gonorrhea.
However, to ensure that these benefits must be well located. To do this, it is important to follow these steps:
- After ejaculation.
- The condom with the penis should be removed and the opening closed with your hand to prevent sperm from coming out.
- Then.
- A small knot should be placed in the middle of the condom and thrown away.
- Because a new condom should be used for each sexual relationship.
The condom should also be used when the genitals come into contact with the mouth or anus to prevent these organs from contaminating any type of disease.
There are several types of male condoms, which vary in size, color, thickness, material and even flavor, and can be easily purchased from pharmacies and some supermarkets. In addition, condoms can also be purchased for free at health centers. See what types of condoms they are and what they’re for.
Watch the video below and follow all these steps to properly use the condom:
According to several surveys, the most common errors related to condom use include:
Although this is one of the most important steps when using a condom, many men forget to look at the packaging to check the expiration date and look for possible damage, which can reduce condom effectiveness.
What to do: Before opening the condom, it is very important to confirm the expiration date and check for holes or breaks in the package. Also, you should never open the container with your teeth, nails or a knife, for example, as they could pierce the condom.
More than half of men get given a condom after they start penetrating, but before ejaculating to avoid pregnancy. However, this practice does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases and, while reducing the risk, does not completely prevent pregnancy, as the lubricating fluid released before semen may also contain semen.
What to do: put the condom before any type of penetration and before oral sex.
Full processing of the condom prior to placement makes the process difficult and can result in minor damage that increases the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
What to do: the condom must be unrolled on the penis, from the tip to the base, allowing it to be well placed.
After putting on a condom, it is common to forget to leave a free space between the head of the penis and the condom. This increases the chances that the condom will burst, especially after ejaculation, when sperm fills all the free space.
What to do: After unrolling the condom on the penis, you should hold the condom by the base and gently pull the tip to create a tank at the front. Then it is important to squeeze this tank to expel any air that might get trapped.
Lubrication is very important during intimate contact and that is why the penis produces a liquid that helps lubricate. However, when using a condom, this fluid cannot pass, and if the woman’s lubrication is not enough, the friction created between the condom and the vagina can break down the condom.
What to do: Use a lubricant to maintain proper lubrication during sex.
Another option is to use the female condom that a woman should use during the relationship, see how she is properly put it to prevent pregnancies and prevent disease.
Condoms are a disposable method of contraception, i.e. they cannot be reused under any circumstances. In fact, the reuse of condoms can increase the risk of rupture and therefore the transmission of diseases and even pregnancy.
In addition, washing condoms with soap and water is not enough to eliminate fungi, viruses or bacteria that may be present, increasing the risk of transmission of these infectious agents, especially those responsible for sexually transmitted diseases.
After using a condom, it is recommended to discard it and, if there is a desire for another sexual relationship, it is necessary to use another condom.