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The condom is the most widely used method of contraception. It is important to know that it not only prevents unwanted pregnancies, but also protects you from AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Tips for condom use:
- Use a condom for every sexual act you have, from the beginning and until the end.
- Place it on the erect penis before any vaginal, anal, or oral penetration (there are fluids that are produced at the beginning of the erection that can also contain sperm).
- Check that the condom is not broken or damaged (be very careful with the use of lubricants, and about not breaking it with your nails or with other sharp objects like piercings in the genital area, etc.).
- Keep it in a fresh, dry place, without heat, light, or moisture (e.g., a pocket or a wallet are not appropriate places).
- Use it ONLY ONCE. Use a new condom every time you have sex, and also if you change your sexual practice (vaginal, anal, or oral penetration).
- If the condom rolls up during sex, unroll it immediately. If it comes off, use a new one before continuing.
- Remove the condom as soon as ejaculation occurs (if you do it later, both the semen and the entire condom can remain inside your vagina).
- ALWAYS check that the condom has not broken during penetration (check it by filling it with water or pressing the closed end).
- Tie it up and throw it into the trash, never into the toilet (it is not biodegradable).
1. Open the condom, being careful not to damage it with your nails or rings. Open it from the side and always with your fingers, never with your teeth or scissors.
2. Place the condom on the closed end of the penis (also called the deposit), holding it with your thumb and index finger.
3. Press the tip of the closed end or deposit with your fingers, to remove the air and to leave room for the semen (it can break if an air bubble forms).
4. Keep pressing on the deposit with one hand while carefully unrolling the condom with the other hand until it completely covers the penis.