How should a condom be used?
When we use condoms perfectly, they are effective in preventing pregnancy by 98%, but different studies have shown that we do not always use this method of contraception correctly. To serve as a way to prevent diseases in addition to an unwanted pregnancy takes into account these common mistakes.
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1. When do you put it on?
The condom must be placed before beginning the penetration in all cases. Even if with your partner you usually stop to put it, once he enters you are exposed to a pregnancy (and all sexually transmitted diseases). Several studies reported that between 17 and 50% of their respondents put the condom after penetration but before ejaculation. Pre-seminal fluid can contain sperm and you can get pregnant. Remember, you only need one ...
2. How do you put it?
In one of the studies, 25% of the men admitted that they unwind the condom before putting it on. It is not a sock, the condom should be unrolled on the penis.
3. How far do they put it?
The condom is shaped like a pacifier at the end so that semen accumulates on that little tip. You should not stretch it until it is stuck to the skin, but you should remember to press it to get the air out or it can cause it to break.
4. What do they put it with?
Using lubricant along with condoms is fine, but remember that it should be water based because oil lubricants can disintegrate the condom.
5. How often do they put it?
A study published by the Huffington Post showed that young couples tend to be consistent with condom use at the beginning of their relationship, but use it less and less as time passes. This feeling of false security is complemented by the different feeling of having sex without a condom and causes many couples to be inconsistent with their method of contraception. In addition to this, up to 28% of men report having erection problems at some time when stopping to place the condom.
That is why we must make sure to protect our body and our future in a correct way. Did you know this information?