14 tips for choosing and using condoms
Strawberry, banana or cherry? We are not talking about candies but condoms. Today there are alternatives for all tastes, and this not only involves flavors but also colors, textures and shapes. All in search of giving more pleasure to those who use them. And you, which one do you prefer? So that you can choose better and safely, here are some recommendations that you should consider when buying your condoms.
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What do you generally ask for when you go to buy condoms, do you prefer them to be colored, with a special aroma or do you worry about the texture? Do you consult with your partner? or do you choose your only?
The condom or condom is a contraceptive method that consists of a kind of sheath, usually made of latex or polyurethane, which is placed on the penis to cover it. Thus, when ejaculating, the sperm and semen remain inside the sheath and do not come into contact with the body of the other person. Thus, if used correctly, condoms help prevent pregnancy and the spread of most sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV , HPV (human papilloma virus) and hepatitis , among others.
Many people consider that the use of condoms decreases pleasure, however, it is preferable that they have to face the major problems that can cause having sex or unprotected sex. Anyway, the industry is continually developing new proposals so that condoms are almost imperceptible and offer the same and even more pleasurable sensations during the sexual act.
There are different colors, flavors and textures. In all cases, so that you can choose and use condoms safely, here are some recommendations you should consider when thinking about the ideal model for you and your partner:
- Make sure condoms are available and located in a convenient place, because if you do not have quick access to them at the time you need them, you can be tempted to have sex without a condom.
- Store condoms in cool, dry places that are out of sunlight.
- Do not store condoms in your wallet for a long time, as the friction that occurs when you open and close it and when walking (if your wallet is in your pocket) can cause small holes (perforations, holes) to form in the condom. Anyway, if you have no other alternative, it is preferable to use a condom that has been in your wallet for a long time than not using any at all.
- Corroborates the expiration date. If it has already happened, replace the condom with one in effect.
- Do not use brittle, sticky or discolored condoms, because these are signs that they are aged and, therefore, are more likely to break.
- Also, do not use condoms that have their packaging damaged, as it may also be damaged.
- Do not reuse condoms: use a different one to switch between anal and vaginal sex or vice versa.
- If you use latex condoms, use water-based lubricants and not petroleum-based lubricants, such as Vaseline.
- Some condoms are made with lambskin but offer less protection against sexually transmitted diseases, so its use is not recommended if this is the goal.
- If you are allergic to latex, you can choose synthetic condoms, made with polyurethane, which are similar and can be used with water or oil-based lubricants, although they have not been proven to offer the same protection against sexually transmitted diseases as latex
- Avoid condoms with spermicide because they last less. In addition, they can cause irritation and facilitate the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
- If you have premature ejaculation, try a brand that offers anesthetic condoms, which are coated with a compound called benzocaine, which slightly decreases the sensitivity of the skin and helps prevent this "inconvenience".
- If you feel that the condom breaks during sexual intercourse, suspend it immediately and put on a new one (it is not necessary that you ejaculate and that a pregnancy occurs or that a disease is transmitted).
- If you do not notice and ejaculate with a broken condom, help your partner to introduce foam or spermicidal jelly, to reduce the risk of pregnancy or transmission of any disease. You can also check with a doctor or pharmacist about the possibility of taking emergency contraception ("morning-after pill").
Taking into account all these suggestions, look for the color, taste and texture that you like, and do not forget to always carry a condom with you: you never know when you may need one, and the important thing is that it is there at that moment . Because, as the saying goes: "taking care of yourself means loving yourself".