Not every one knows how to use a condom properly. Although latex condoms, plastic wrap and surgical gloves are the only ways to protect you from STDs and HIV, and male condoms can be up to 98% effective in preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, they have to be use properly.
Okay so you’re probably wondering what’s the surgical gloves and the plastic wrap for, then again maybe you already know. For those of you that don’t, well the surgical gloves are for when a finger is being inserted into the vagina or the anus. The plastic wrap is for oral sex of both the vagina and anus.
Since you’re trying to avoid the whole fluid sharing thing, how to use a condom is very important and with a bit of practice you’ll be able to put on a condom in the dark with no problem.
Here's how to use a condom properly:
Check the expiration date on the condom.
if you have a condom without an expiration date, do not use it.
Carefully open the package taking care not to use any of the following.
you teeth
sharp nails
rings
anything you might have on your hands that could damage the condom
Which side is up?
most condoms only roll on the penis one way. make sure the reservoir tip – the little pointy hat on top – is facing away from your penis before you put the tip on the penis, if you put it on the wrong way by mistake don’t use it because any precum can have sperm in it and any STDs.
If you are uncircumcised:
pull back your foreskin before rolling the condom on.
Put the rolled-up condom over the tip of your penis.
you should be able to see or feel the tip, and that there is space for the semen to collect.
Pinch the air out of the tip of the condom.
doing this decreases the chances that the condom will break or burst off when you ejaculate.
If at all possible use both of your hands.
with one hand holding onto the condom at the head of your penis, use your other hand to unroll the condom all the way to the base of the penis. Make sure it is rolled all the way down the shaft.
Add a little extra lubricant.
if you're not using a pre-lubricated condom, you will probably want to add some water based lubricant to the outside of the condom. Even if you are using a lubricated condom, using extra lubricant increases sensitivity and reduces the chance of a condom breaking. Although the condom may be lubricated already, it's a very good idea to put some lube on the outside of the condom making penetration much easier.
Now it should be okay for you and your partner to have safe sex.
Be sure to hold on before you pull out and back away before removing the condom.
after ejaculation you should hold onto the condom at the base of your penis as you pull it out, to make sure it doesn’t slip off and be sure to back away from your partner before removing the condom.
Tie - wrap and toss.
after you're done, tie up the end, wrap the used condom in a paper towel or tissue of in a small bag and toss in the garbage. - never flush a condom down the toilet. -
Never use a used condom again
always get a new condom after an ejaculation
never go from anus to vagina with the same condom
And ladies you should know how to put on a condom also and, you should carry some yourself. Don't always depend on the guy to provide the condom. Although he should be the one to get them. The video below does a very good job of showing how apply a condom.
