What it is: A barrier method that helps prevent pregnancy and STls. Can be made out of latex, polyurethane and lambskin.
How to use it:
- Before the penis touches your partner's vagina, mouth or anus:
- Check for expiration date.
- Open condom package carefully with your fingenips
- Make sure the condom is ready to roll on the right way - the rim should be on the outside (looks like a hat!)
- Pinch the tip of the condom and place on thehead of the penis
- Unroll the condom all the way down to the base of the penis
- Have sex!
- After ejaculation, hold the condom at the base and pull out of your partner's body (this will prevent any leakage!)
- Throw away condom in the trash (not the toilet - it can clog it!)
Side effects: You can be allergic to latex - it can cause itchiness. a rash or other symptoms - you can use a non-latex condom!
Pros:
Easy to use and carry around
Protects from pregnancy and STIs
You can buy condoms in most stores
Cons:
You may have to stop what you are doing to use them
You must use a new condom every time you have sex
Lambskin condoms DO NOT protect against STIs