Male Condom
Before you and your partner decide on the contraceptive method they will use, it is very important to consult a doctor
Definition
The condom or condom is a barrier contraceptive method, manufactured with a material that covers the penis and prevents the product of pre-ejaculation and ejaculation (semen) from entering the vagina. The ejaculated semen accumulates inside the condom. This prevents the sperm from joining with the ovum, causing an unwanted pregnancy.
The condom covering the penis provides (in addition) a protection of approximately 97% in the transmission of some sexually transmitted diseases that are acquired through vaginal, oral and anal sex.
Trojan Non-Lub Latex Condoms, Enz 12 ct - 4pk
The condom prevents the following diseases:
- Chlamydia
- Chancre
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
- Hepatitis B
- HIV AIDS
Male condoms can NOT prevent sexually transmitted diseases that are acquired by skin-to-skin contact, since the condom does not cover infected areas, for example, external genitalia such as the human papillomavirus. and genital herpes.
What are condoms made of?
Condoms are made of materials:
- of natural origin like latex,
- of synthetic origin such as polyurethane, or polyisoprene (the best alternative for people allergic to latex).
- of animal origin such as those made of lambskin, the latter DO NOT offer protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
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As they are?
It is a transparent or semi-transparent sheath adhered at the open end to an elastic ring, the closed end has a small reservoir for semen. For sale in the market, they come in small envelopes sealed and coated inside a thin layer of aluminum that protects the material from which they are made.
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Condoms always have an expiration date (since latex is degraded over time, they should not be used after the date noted on the envelope).
The condom comes rolled up and in different colors, some come dry, others lubricated to facilitate its placement and reduce the chances of the condom breaking when you put it on and others contain , in addition, a spermicide (a chemical that kills or immobilizes the sperm).
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The raw material with which it is made is subjected to electronic inspection to detect tiny punctures or lack of uniformity in the thickness of the material.
Male condoms can vary greatly in color, size and amount of lubrication or spermicide.
How do condoms protect?
Male condoms are considered a method of barrier protection because they prevent sperm from reaching the egg by creating a barrier between them.
Condoms, when used correctly - during vaginal, anal or oral sex - also protect against sexually transmitted infections.
It is important that the penis does not make contact with the vagina before the condom is put on. This is because semen can leave the penis before it has fully ejaculated (pre-ejaculation).
How and at what time should I place the condom?
The condom should be placed when the penis is erected and before any intimate contact and left until the end of the sexual relationship.
Open the package with the fingertips. Do not use teeth, nails or scissors because you can break it.
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- Take out the condom. Look for which side unrolls, press the tip of the condom to remove air and space to receive the semen. If you do not, the condom can break. Make sure you have the right side of the condom on top.
- Without releasing the tip of the condom, place it on the head of the penis when it is erect.
- With the other hand unwind the condom towards the base of the penis until it is completely covered.
- The small empty space that remained on the tip, will work as a small bag that will store the secreted liquid.
- Never use a double condom, since the friction of both can cause one or both condoms to break or both to slip.
To remove it
- After ejaculation, you must remove the penis before losing the erection making sure to hold the condom from the base to prevent it from slipping and its contents falling into your partner.
- The condom should be discarded in the garbage bag, knotting it so that the secretions stay inside, please do not throw it into the toilet because they cover the drain pipe.
- When finished, the penis should not touch the vagina again. If you have sex again, it will be necessary to use a new condom.
- If the condom broke, your partner should know and they should go to the doctor
The condom should only be used once, so washing it so that it can be used again is not recommended, as it loses its lubrication and its safety in terms of contraception and protection against diseases.
EYE! The penis can have lesions in which there can be presence of bacteria that cause sexually transmitted diseases, or emit secretions before ejaculation that can also contain sperm capable of fertilizing the ovule.
- Using a condom is not a sign of distrust, but a way to be responsible and take care of yourself.
- Talk to your partner about condom use before having sex.
- Always have the condom on hand.
- Putting the condom on the couple can be part of the sexual relationship. This is not an interruption of it.
- If you have not used condoms before, learn to put it on before sex.
Now you know more about the condom, take care of your health and that of your partner, because if from ancient times there was someone who worried about the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, now there are more reasons to do so.
Use of lubricant
Lubrication is the "moisture" that facilitates entering and leaving the vagina during sex. If there is not enough lubrication, there is a greater chance that the condom will break.
Condoms are already lubricated for easy use, but you may want to add more. This is particularly important in anal sex to reduce the chance of the condom breaking.
Any lubricant can be used when the condom is NOT latex. In this case, do not use oil-based lubricants such as oil or body cream, petroleum jelly or petroleum jelly because the latex is damaged and the condom can break.
With whom should they be used?
With everything ... world!
Since you can not determine at a glance when a person has an STD or is a carrier of the virus that causes AIDS, it is best to use the condom every time you have a sexual relationship. Many things about sex are often difficult. It is not easy to tell you that you want to use a condom, especially when you are about to have sex.
However, you must insist or even condition the relationship to the use of condoms. How do you tell the couple? Your health or your life may depend on it!
What is the effectiveness of condoms?
It is important to know the effectiveness of the contraceptive method that you and your partner decide to use. Like all contraceptive methods, the effectiveness of the condom depends on its correct use.
The condom can fail for three reasons and those are, in order of frequency:
- inconstant use (not used in all sexual relationships);
- incorrect use (it is not used from the beginning until the end of the sexual relationship or the steps that help to avoid failures are taken care of); Y
- by sliding (that the condom is completely removed from the penis) and / or rupture during intercourse or when withdrawing the penis. The sliding and / or rupture can occur by making some mistake when placing it and, to a lesser extent, by the thickness of the penis or by the size of the condom in relation to it.
If you do not use it constantly, you do not follow the instructions, you do not have money to buy it, you are afraid to use it or you do not know how to put it on, you think that the sensitivity will be different or your partner will be offended, so this method will not be effective.
We insist, every time you use it, it is very important that you keep in mind:
- The expiration date that is not expired. Each package has a date written: MFG: Date of manufacture, lasts five years from this date. CAD or EXP: Expiration date
- Notice that the packaging is not broken and that when pressed it forms an air pocket
- To keep their effectiveness you should keep them in a cool and dry place, please do not bring them in the glove compartment of your car or you are walking for weeks in the back pocket of your pants or in your wallet.
- Remove them from the keys or sharp objects.
- If you store them in a hot place, their elasticity is damaged and it is perforated or when placing it or when removing it, it breaks
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Never use lubricants based on oils or petrolatums, such as Vaseline, baby oils or beauty creams, as they damage the latex and cause rupture due to loss of elasticity.
The best condom is the one you have and that is used correctly. If the condom breaks is because you did not use it correctly or because you did not keep it in the right conditions
Who can use a condom?
Most men can use the condom, however, it is possible that, for some, it is not the best contraceptive method.
When the male has difficulty retaining an erection, it is likely that he can not use it because with the male condom the penis must be erect when placed to prevent the ejaculated semen from getting out of the condom or the same condom to slip and come out.
Advantages of condom use
It does not produce side effects, it is not expensive, it is bought in pharmacies and self-service stores, it is easy to use, it does not require a prescription.
Reduces the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV.
Disadvantages
Some couples dislike its use, they think that it does not produce the same pleasant sensation as when the condom is not used.
- It can interrupt the spontaneity of the sexual relationship.
- There are people who are allergic to latex: Most condoms include among the components of latex thimerosal (as a preservative), to which some men are allergic.
- Some women develop vaginal irritation caused by the spermicide that the condom contains.
- It is not as effective when not used properly.
- In some cases it reduces the masculine sensation.
- When the condom is used, the man has to leave the vagina before the erection is over and hold the condom firmly so that it does not slip and come out.
What is latex?
Latex is a milky fluid produced by the rubber tree ( Hevea brasiliensis ). Using different methods, latex can be processed to make a wide variety of products such as gloves and balloons. Many homemade products contain latex, such as:
- Balloons
- Rubber toys
- Individual pacifiers and pacifiers for baby bottles
- Elastic rubbers
- Tape and adhesive bandages
- Diapers and sanitary napkins
- Condoms
What is latex allergy?
The proteins in natural latex can cause an allergic reaction in some people. The thin, elastic rubber in gloves, condoms and balloons has a high protein content. It causes more allergic reactions than products made of hard rubber like the tires of cars .
What are the symptoms of latex allergy?
The allergy to latex products can manifest itself as a simple dermatitis (itchy rash, redness, blistering, peeling) or as a more serious reaction called anaphylaxis.
The severity of the immediate reaction depends on the degree of sensitivity of the person and the amount of latex allergen to which he was exposed.
What is Anaphylaxis? : It is a serious allergic reaction that can affect the whole body. It can cause shortness of breath, loss of consciousness and even death. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency situation that requires immediate medical treatment and, later, the attention of an allergy specialist.
Reactions usually begin within minutes of contact, but can be delayed. Sometimes the symptoms are resolved, only to return or progress a few hours later.
A person sensitive to latex can also have an allergic reaction capable of threatening his life without any sign or warning signal.
If you or your partner check that the condom causes some kind of problems, you should consult with the gynecologist or urologist.
Remember:
- The allergy to latex and spermicide are a fact
- It is recommended not to insist with this type of condoms if it causes some type of irritation in the genital region of both.
- If the woman already has some irritation, it is sure that the condom will increase that problem either due to latex or spermicide.
- The man with irritations on the glans, will notice how they increase, especially by rubbing the penis on the latex.
You should consult with your doctor to leave doubts and receive proper guidance.
Frequent questions
Does condom use produce fungi?
No. However, although it is rare, latex condoms can cause reaction in people who are allergic to latex and there are other people who are allergic to the lubricant that have certain brands of condoms. If the discomfort is frequent you should consult the doctor.
Why do some people say that "with the condom you do not feel the same" when having sex?
This is a misconception that has spread and is used as an excuse to not use the condom. The pleasure during the relationship depends on the sexual desire, the attraction towards the other person, the relationship of couple, the erotic games, of diminishing the risks of pregnancy and infections and of if the decision was made separately.
To avoid these false beliefs in the market are condoms of flavors, textures and colors, which contribute to the stimulation at the time of sexual intercourse.
How effective is the condom to avoid STDs?
The answer to this depends on the type of condom used. The latex ones are excellent, the polyurethane ones have a good protection but they are more delicate. Those in lambskin do NOT protect against STDs.
And the answer also depends on what type of STDs since some can get infected in sexual activity in different ways. They are effective in preventing STDs that travel in body fluids such as HIV, hepatitis, chlamydia and gonorrhea. But its effectiveness is almost zero in terms of STDs caused by organisms living in the wounds of the genitals such as syphilis, herpes, papilloma, which can pass from one person to another with simple skin-to-skin contact.
The most important thing is that the effectiveness of the condom for the prevention of STD depends first of all if you kept it in the correct way and if you use it always well.
Can the condom cause impotence and loss of erection?
There is no evidence that establishes that the use of the condom causes impotence, this is caused by different reasons: emotional and physiological.
If it is hard for you to maintain an erection when you pause to place the condom, try to have your partner put it on so that you do not interrupt the interaction and can make it part of the sexual act.
Does the condom cause vaginal dryness?
The condom can not cause vaginal dryness. If for any reason the woman suffers from dryness in the vagina, a prophylactic with lubricant can remedy the discomfort.
In addition, as mentioned above if the condom is lubricated before penetration this problem is fixed and the feeling of pleasure increases for both.
Can the condom stay inside the woman's vagina?
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) states that only rarely can a male condom get completely out of the penis. In case this happened it stays in the vagina of the woman and can be easily removed.
It is not possible that it goes beyond the vagina. The entrance to the cervix is at the bottom of the vagina; It is very far away and it is very small. It is not possible for a condom to go beyond the vagina.
I can not trust the effectiveness of the condom, they break easily
When the condom is used correctly and consistently, it protects 98 percent of a pregnancy. This percentage is not better or worse than most contraceptive methods. Absolute abstinence is the only 100 percent effective method of contraception.
So that it does not break you have to put it correctly, use lubricant, discard it after using it (it can only be used once).
Ask me to use a condom ... does that mean that my partner does not trust me?
That your partner asks you to use a condom only means that he cares about your health and yours. It is not a reflection of the lack of confidence that you have, on the contrary, it relies on you enough to ask for it.
The condom is too small
This sounds more like an excuse than a myth. If you do not fit the condom, try it until you can find your condom size.
Does the condom promote infidelity and promiscuity?
The selection of a contraceptive method does not affect the sexual behaviors of individuals. The method you choose will not affect the actions you take. If you are a faithful person even if you use a condom you will remain faithful and monogamous.