how to use condom

Condoms are absolutely wonderful contraptions. Who would think that a simple piece of latex could almost eliminate the chance of getting somebody pregnant or either party contracting a sexually transmitted disease? It is great! However, condoms are only as fantastic as the user. If you do not use these babies properly, you will get none of the benefits. In fact, there would be absolutely no need to wear the condom (and obviously you want to wear that condom!).

On this page, we are going to take a look at the things that you should avoid doing with a condom (we don’t mean avoid blowing it up like a balloon, that is fun. However, you need to make sure that it is not full at that time… that could get quite messy!)

DON’T USE THE CONDOM IF IT IS DAMAGED

If you are going to use a condom, make sure you check it for damage first. The vast majority of people will open up the packet with their teeth. To be perfectly honest, it is not all that sexy to do that, but some of those packets are pretty tough to get into. Others will open them up with very sharp fingernails. In either case, you are going to want to check for damage to the condom. Even the smallest of holes could instantly eliminate any chance that you have of that condom working. You will probably be surprised to know that about 75% of people do not check the condom for damage before using it! You have to be sensible. Seriously!

CHECK IF IT HASN’T EXPIRED

Would you eat bread that has expired? And, yes, I mean more than a few days past its expiration date. Of course you wouldn’t! This is another big no-no when it comes to condoms. If a condom has expired, you should not use it as it is no longer effective. Condoms with spermicide on them will last for about two years, while condoms without spermicide will last for roughly five years.

WATCH WHERE YOU KEEP IT

And don’t even think about keeping that condom in your pocket in the hopes that you’ll “get lucky” at a moment’s notice. Body heat could weaken the condom. If the condom is really weak, it is not going to work. When you pull the condom out of your pocket, you can tell that it is weak because it will be sticky and incredibly brittle. If this is the case, then the best place for that condom is the garbage can.

Further, do not avoid talking to your partner about condom usage. Many people have sex on a whim. They get caught up in the heat of the moment, and it is easy to forget to use a condom when that happens. But if both of you talk about condom usage beforehand, then there is a good chance that at least one person will remember to use it. This will, of course, mean that you are going to be protected. In addition, discussing condom usage beforehand means that you will actually be able to practice putting the condom on. Sure, putting a condom on is not all that difficult.

USE IT FROM THE START

However, people can slip up a little and apply it incorrectly.
There are also many people who decide to put a condom on after penetration (obviously, they remove the penis before they put the condom on; things would get a little bit complex otherwise).

However, this may be too late. A small amount of sperm may have come out of the penis already. You certainly will not have been protected against the risk of sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy. Thus, it is really important that you learn how to properly put on a condom before you get wrapped up in the heat of the moment. Being inside of the vagina for even a few seconds could completely invalidate the use of that condom.

APPLY IT CORRECTLY

Remember, the condom is not meant to be pulled all the way down over the penis. There is a reason for the space at the top of the condom—it catches the sperm. If you pull the condom too tight, the sperm may leak down the side of the penis. If this occurs, there is a fairly decent chance that it may end up in the vagina. Perhaps the best way to prevent this situation from happening is to pinch the top of the condom as you place it on