You must have heard about condoms and their effectiveness is controlling unwanted pregnancy. However, if you are still not sure of how to use a condom, then relax, we are here to help you. Read on to know about the Do’s and Don’ts of Using Condoms.
Do’s of Using A Condom:
· Use only latex or plastic condoms.
· Make sure to squeeze the air out of the tip of the condom before rolling it over the erect penis.
· While using latex condoms, use plenty of water-based lubricant like KY Jelly in order to reduce friction and tearing of the condom.
· Use a condom only when the penis is erect before contacting with your partner’s genitals.
· Hold the condom from the base of the penis to withdraw it after sex.
· Do throw away the used condom and don’t use it again.
Don’ts of Using A Condom:
· Don’t use any old or expired condoms and for this make sure to check the expiry date of your condom.
· Don’t ever leave condoms at hot places like in car or your wallet, as they will be spoiled.
· Don’t use fingernails or teeth to open a condom, else the condom will be torn.
· Don’t unroll the condom before putting it on the erect penis.
· Don’t ever reuse a condom, make sure to use a fresh condom every time.
· Don’t use oil based products like cooking oils or lotions as lubricants with latex condoms, as they will weaken the condom.
· Don’t use lubricants with spermicide regularly as they might cause skin irritation to your or your partner’s genitals.