Tips for condom use:
• Be sure to pinch the top of the condom to remove air.
• Put on the condom before any genital contact.
• Hold on to the condom at the base of the penis and withdraw soon after ejaculating (cumming).
• Try different types of condoms as size and shapes are different.
• Use one condom only; using two (double bagging) increases breakage.
• Use a drop or two of lube on the inside of condoms to increase sensation and reduce breakage.
What could make condoms break?
• The condom is too old (past expire date) or stored improperly (heat and light damage latex).
• The condom is too tight on the penis it has a higher chance of breaking.
• Not enough lubrication; you can never have to much lube. There are lots of different types of lube. Avoid oil based lubricants as they damage latex.
What to do if the condom breaks:
• When the condom breaks you should get a STI (sexually transmitted infection) check up. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be tested 7 days after contact. Testing for syphilis and HIV is done 3 months after contact.
• Emergency contraception (ECP or MAP) is best taken within 72 hrs to reduce the chance of pregnancy.
Let me know if you need clarification or more information.
Comments are welcome.
HN
www.stdresource.com
• Be sure to pinch the top of the condom to remove air.
• Put on the condom before any genital contact.
• Hold on to the condom at the base of the penis and withdraw soon after ejaculating (cumming).
• Try different types of condoms as size and shapes are different.
• Use one condom only; using two (double bagging) increases breakage.
• Use a drop or two of lube on the inside of condoms to increase sensation and reduce breakage.
What could make condoms break?
• The condom is too old (past expire date) or stored improperly (heat and light damage latex).
• The condom is too tight on the penis it has a higher chance of breaking.
• Not enough lubrication; you can never have to much lube. There are lots of different types of lube. Avoid oil based lubricants as they damage latex.
What to do if the condom breaks:
• When the condom breaks you should get a STI (sexually transmitted infection) check up. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be tested 7 days after contact. Testing for syphilis and HIV is done 3 months after contact.
• Emergency contraception (ECP or MAP) is best taken within 72 hrs to reduce the chance of pregnancy.
Let me know if you need clarification or more information.
Comments are welcome.
HN
www.stdresource.com