How to Use a Condom

Store the “raincoat” carefully. “Raincoats” can become brittle and tear easily if you do not store them properly. The bag will tear more easily if it is placed in direct sunlight or high temperature. ^[1]

• Do not keep the bag in your back pocket, in your wallet, or in your glove box. If needed, you can keep a few bags in your wallet or in your car every time you go out. But don’t leave them there for a few days or weeks.
• Store condoms in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight.
• Keep the bag intact in its sheath until you need to use it.

Check the packaging box. Before deciding to buy a condom, you should check the expiry date printed on the box. You should also check the expiry date printed on the package again before using. If it’s past its expiration date, throw it away. “Never” use an expired condom. It may be torn or damaged. ^[2]

• Check the packaging to make sure there are no tears. If the package containing the condom shows signs of being torn or torn, discard it and use a new condom.
• If the condom is sticky, brittle, or the color is “striped”, use a new one. ^[3]

Use a condom before the “boy” has any contact with your partner’s genitals. Men can produce fluid commonly known as “pre-ejaculate” (or “pre-semen”) that can spread STDs, and in some cases, the fluid may contain semen. infection leading to an unwanted pregnancy (although this is rare). Before having sex, remember to use a condom. ^[4]

• You should also use a “raincoat” before performing oral, anal, or oral-anal sex at the same time. You can get STDs during oral sex, so be sure to use a condom before doing these positions. Condoms can act like a woman’s vulva when used for oral sex or as anus during oral-anal sex.
• You should also use condoms before “committing” each other. It will help prevent fluid from getting on your hands and prevent transmission to your partner’s genitals or mouth.
• If you use a “sex toy”, you should also bring a condom for the device. Some of the materials used to make these tools may not be safe for your body (e.g. plastic containing phthalates). It is difficult to keep the aid clean at all times, which means it can become a breeding ground for bacteria, especially for instruments made of porous materials.

Peel off the condom pack using a tear across the edge of the condom. Push the bag from the position where you want to tear the package, and use the tear line. These are usually zigzag edges designed on either side of the packaging to make it easy to tear the package.

• Be slow and gentle when tearing the packaging. Avoid tearing the condom, and do not use scissors, teeth, knives, or any other sharp tool to open the condom, as this can easily tear the condom! A torn condom won’t prevent pregnancy or catching an STD. ^[5]
• If this is the last “raincoat” and you ruin it, the party is over!

Determine which direction the condom is rolled. This can be a difficult task, especially if you are in low light. However, visual inspection is the safest way to determine the roll direction of the condom so that you can avoid over-spreading or tearing the condom with your fingernails. If the bag is rolled right-side out, there will be a rim around the edge of the bag. If the bag is rolled upside down, the edge of the bag will be smooth. You can use your finger to identify: ^[6]

• Put a condom on your thumb, but don’t spread it out. Hold the position like your finger is wearing a hat.
• Slide your index finger down the edge of the bag, from top to edge.
• If your finger feels the roll rim, the condom is rolled right side out. If your finger slides down smoothly, the condom is rolled left side out.
• If the condom is rolled left-side out, hold the edge of the condom with the tip and turn it inside out facing your mouth. Blow air into the top of the bag so that the right side of the bag is upside down.
• Warning: do not spread the condom, as this will reduce the effectiveness of the condom – and make it difficult to put the condom on the penis.

Make sure the tip of the condom is in the correct direction. The top of the hat usually has to be facing out, but it can sometimes be turned upside down due to the packing process. Remember to orient the top of the hat so that the rest of the bag can easily spread out.

Lubricate the “raincoat”. You can put a few drops of a water-based lubricant on the inside of the cap. This will make it easier for you to put on a condom, especially if you’re not circumcised. ^[7] Remember to only use a dropper, as you probably don’t want sperm to “compete” for space in the cap.

• Do not use lotion, baby oil, moisturizing wax, or oil-based lubricants, as these will reduce the effectiveness and weaken the latex. ^[8]

Make sure the “boy” is fully erect. The condom should fit snugly on the penis, not too tight or too wide. If you wear a condom on a penis that is not fully erect, it will not fit properly and may slip or tear during sex. ^[9]

• Condoms should be used promptly after opening the package. Do not open the condom and wait until you are completely erect before using it. Do not reuse condoms.

Lightly squeeze the cap of the bag. This will help eliminate air pockets that form in the condom during condom use, which will reduce the risk of tearing the condom, and will create enough space to store semen during ejaculation. ^[10]

Spread the condom. The condom should be able to easily roll down to the base. If you notice that you use the condom backwards, discard it and use a new one . ^[11] Erectile penises produce fluid prior to ejaculation (called “pre-ejaculation”) and they may contain semen. If the “raincoat” comes into contact with this fluid, inverting the condom and reusing it can cause unintended pregnancy and/or the transmission of STDs. To use condoms, follow these instructions: ^[12]

• Squeeze the tip of the condom with one hand and place the condom on the tip of the erect penis. Use your other hand to tuck the pubic hair back if needed.
• Then, gently roll the condom down to the base of the penis, carefully smoothing out any air bubbles if present.
• Follow the steps above when using a “raincoat” for a sex aid.

Apply lubricant over the condom if needed. Lubricant specifically for sex not only reduces the risk of condom damage, but also does not harm the user. Some lubricants contain spermicides and help limit the risk of fertilization. If the condom you use doesn’t contain lubricant, you can use lubricant for both the condom and your partner, especially if you have anal sex.

• Avoid overusing lubricants, as using too much can cause the condom to slip and remember that friction is a necessary trigger for irritation.
• And remember Never use oil-based lubricants on latex condoms , as they will damage the condom. ^[13] Water- and silicone-based lubricants are not only safe for latex, they are also easy to wash off and won’t stain your sheets.

Regularly inspect the bag during use to determine if the bag is unexpectedly torn. If the condom breaks and slips during sex, replace it with a new one immediately and consider using additional emergency contraception such as emergency contraception. ^[14] Emergency contraceptives (sometimes called the morning after pill) help prevent fertilization by slowing down ovulation or preventing ovulation; This is not an “abortion” pill. ^[15]

Change condoms when switching positions for sex. For example, if you’re going from “anus” to “vaginal,” change the condom to limit the spread of bacteria. For example, “bacteria e. cpi” in the rectum can cause a bladder infection. ^[16] or cause serious vaginal infection. If the penis is moved from the anus to the mouth, it can cause serious intestinal infections.

• You should also change condoms if you are sharing a sex device with another person. Basically, if the condom has your fluid on it, you should change it. ^[17]

After ejaculation, quickly withdraw the penis and remove the condom. Grasp the bottom of the condom and pull the condom off the penis with your hand to prevent the condom from slipping or fluid coming out. Do not wait until the penis is soft to pull out the condom, as the condom can slip and get inside your partner’s body. ^[18]

Discard condoms discreetly. Tie the condom tightly to prevent semen from spilling out, then wrap it in toilet paper or tissue, and throw it in the trash.

• Do not flush the condom down the toilet. Most systems cannot unpack, and can cause drain blockages. ^[19]