Condom is a method of contraception that is used to prevent pregnancy and prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, however, if it is broken, it loses its effectiveness, with risk of pregnancy and disease transmission.
For this reason, it is very important to use the condom correctly and to do so it must be placed at the right time, avoiding using it if it is expired or damaged.
- If the condom breaks.
- It’s ideal for a woman to take the morning-after pill to avoid an unwanted pregnancy if she doesn’t use other contraceptives.
- Such as the birth control pill.
- Vaginal ring.
- Or IUD.
- For example.
As for STIs, there is no way to avoid transmission, so the person must be aware of possible signs or symptoms of STIs, in order to go to the doctor in a timely manner and avoid complications.
Factors that can cause condom rupture may include
For the latter situation, it is possible to use male condoms in other material or female condoms. See what the female condom looks like and know how to use it correctly.
To prevent the condom from bursting, the person must ensure that the expiration date is met, that the packaging is not damaged, and open the packaging with his hand, avoiding the use of sharp objects, teeth or nails.
Lubrication is also very important so that the condom doesn’t break with friction, so if that’s not enough, you can use a water-based lubricant. Condoms usually already contain lubricant, but this may not be enough.
In addition, the correct use of the condom is also very important. The man should place it on the right side as soon as he has an erection, but before the penis has genital, oral or anal contact.
Watch the video below and find out what are the most common errors when setting up the condom and how to do it correctly, step by step: