How
to Use A Condom Properly
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Putting a Condom On |
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The condom in the photo to the left is shown as it would
be rolled down onto the penis. Because a condom rolls down the penis, it
can only go on one way. If you ever try to put a condom on with the wrong
side onto the penis, throw it away and start with a new unopened condom. |
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Before putting the condom onto the penis, sqeeze of a portion
of the end. Leave this portion of the condom for a place for the semen.
Some condoms have resevoir tips, as the one shown here, and others do not.
Either way, reserve space in any condom before applying. |
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Place the condom onto the head of the penis, still holding
of the reserved space. Do not release hold of the reserved space at this
time.
It does not matter which partner applies the condom, as long as it is done
carefully and properly.
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Still holding the reserved area at the tip of the condom,
begin rolling the condom down the penis. Be careful not to use fingernails,
as this could tear the condom. Roll the condom down the the base of the
penis.
A condom fits rather snuggly on a penis, so rolling it down can be difficult.
Be gentle, so as not to injure the penis or cause discomfort. It is important
that the penis stay erect in order to apply the condom.
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This is how a condom should look on a penis. Notice that
the tip still has space for the semen. It is not necessary that the condom
be rolled down perfectly smooth. Notice that there are what appear to be "wrinkles" in
the condom in the photo. This is fine as long as the condom fits snuggly
on the penis. If the condom is too large, smaller sizes are available.
Larger sizes are also available, but most average condoms can hold four
quarts, so they can fit over most any penis. |
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Using a Condom |
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the penis, it is important to make sure that the condom stays on and is
intact during use. Take the time to make sure that the condom is on and
periodically examine it to be sure that it has not torn. Condoms are only
effective if used properly. Proper use can only be assured by the indivuduals
using them. Make it a part of your experience to incorporate proper use
into the sexual experience. |
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Taking
a Condom Off |
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Once the male wearing the condom has ejaculated, the penis
must quickly be removed from the body cavity it is in and the condom removed.
It does not matter which partner removes the condom as long as they are
careful not to come into contact with the other partner's body fluids.
Again seal of the tip of the condom where the semen is and hold it as shown
in the picture. While holding the tip, roll the condom up only a portion
of the way and then gently pull it off of the penis. |
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Tie the condom off, sealing in the semen. Do this turned
away from the your partner and away from your eyes. It is important to
practice tying off a condom before you actually do it with one that has
been used. Tying off a condom is much like tying off a balloon. If you
have never tied one off, do not try it with one that you have just used. |
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Dispose of used condoms properly. If possible, wrap them
in something like a paper towel or tissue and dispose of them in a trash
container where pets and children cannot get to them.Do not flush condoms
as they can easily clog plumbing. |
photos were
created by Buck Rowland. |
