Condoms

Condoms act as physical barriers that prevent seminal fluids from entering the female reproductive tract, so sperm cannot reach the egg, thereby preventing pregnancy. Accordingly, sperm or any disease organisms in semen or the female reproductive tract cannot reach the partner. Using male condoms for oral sex or anal sex is essential to prevent the transfer of any microorganisms between the couple.

How to determine if a condom is safe to use?

First, buy condoms from a trustworthy merchant to assure that the condom was tested by the manufacturer and its quality was assured, check the expiration date to ensure it is still valid, check the package to ensure it is not broken, and ensure that the condom appears to be in good condition. Condoms should be stored away from light and heat. Do not use a sticky or dry condom as it is likely damaged.

How to use a male condom?

Open the condom carefully from the correct area to avoid tearing it.
Hold the condom so that the rolled rim is facing up, away from the penis.
With one hand, squeeze a half-inch of the tip to remove air and leave room for semen.
Pull the foreskin back if the penis is uncircumcised.
Place the condom on the tip of the erect penis.
Unroll the condom all the way to the base of the penis. The condom should unroll easily; if it doesn't, throw it away and use another one.
After ejaculation, withdraw the penis from the vagina before losing the erection, and hold the condom rim to the base of the penis so it will not slip off.
Tie the condom and throw it away.
Use another condom if sex continues.

Note: Some types of lubricants can be used with male condoms to smooth entry. Only use water soluble lubricants with male condoms. Spermicides may also be used to improve effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.

How to use a female condom?

The condom user should be careful about its quality and assure that it has not expired nor has been damaged; follow these steps:

Stand with one foot up on a chair, sit with knees apart, or lie down.

Squeeze the ring at the closed end of the condom with one hand.

Spread the outer lips of the vulva with the other hand.

Insert the closed end of the condom into the vaginal canal and push the inner ring to the pubic bone and over the cervix.

Ensure the condom is not twisted; about one inch of the open end stays outside the body covering the outer lips.

During intercourse, the outer ring needs to be held in place.

After intercourse, squeeze and twist the outer ring and gently pull the condom out of the vagina and throw it away.

Another condom should be used if sex continues.

Do not use a male condom witha female condom as the two may stick together and increase the chance that the female condom will dislodge or that the male condom will come off.

Note: Female condoms are packed with lubricant to smooth entry and lessen noise during intercourse. Water soluble and oil-based lubricants can be used. Spermicides could be used to improve effectiveness of preventing pregnancy.

How effective are male condoms at preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Male and female condoms are the only methods that can reduce the risk of infection with STIs including HIV/AIDS, male condom efficacy reaches 96% with perfect use (correct and consistent use).

Why should a male condom be removed from the vagina before the erection disappears?

The male condom should be removed before the penis loses its erection in order to avoid any leakage of the semen inside the vagina.

Do condoms have any side effects?

Condoms are safe and cause no harmful side effects, however, they can cause irritation if the user is allergic to the condom material such as latex.

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