HOW TO USE MALE CONDOMS

APRIL 20, 2015

Reposted : Marlo Rayon Hallasgo

Credits : DOH

Male and female condoms can be used to protect you from HIV. But don't use them both at the same time! If used together, they won't stay in place, and they can tear or become damaged. Read the instructions and practice a few times before using condoms for the first time. Also, follow these guidelines:

Male condom

                       Male condom

Use male condoms made of latex, or polyurethane if you or your partner is allergic to latex. Use male condoms for vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

• Keep male condoms in a cool, dry place. Don't keep them in your wallet or in your car! This can cause them to break or tear.
• Check the wrapper for tears and for the expiration date, to make sure the condom is not too old to use. Carefully open the wrapper. Don't use your teeth or fingernails. Make sure the condom looks okay to use. Don't use a condom that's gummy, brittle, discolored, or has even a tiny hole.
• Put on the condom as soon as the penis is erect, but before it touches the vagina, mouth, or anus.
• Use lubricants only made with water, such as K-Y jelly. Oil-based lubricants, such as Vaseline, can weaken the condom. The lubricant is put on the outside of the condom. It helps to keep the condom from tearing. Don't use lubricants with the spermicide N-9, which might make it easier for HIV to get into your body.
• After sex, pull out the penis while it is still erect, holding the condom firmly at the base of the penis so it does not slip off.
• Use a new condom if you want to have sex again or in a different way. Do not wash and re-use condoms — they are for one-time use!