If you use a lubricant, make sure it's water or silicone based. Oil or oil-based products like Vaseline or moisturisers damage condoms and will make them split. It is also advised to get tested for STIs. Need help? Information on female condoms also called 'internal condoms' Tips for Success with Condoms Condoms can be sometimes tricky to use at first but are completely worth it.
Here are some tips to get the most out of them: Condoms can enhance pleasure. Most men report lasting longer when they use condoms, which can be an advantage. Textured condoms like ribbed or dotted can be pleasurable for both partners. Practice makes perfect. Be prepared.
Keep a condom or two in date and protected from damage in your wallet or bag. If you need lube, ask for some sachets from your local Sexual Health clinic or buy a small bottle you can carry easily.
To increase sensation, try putting a tiny amount of lube on the tip of your penis before putting the condom on. Just like penises, condoms come in different sizes and shapes. Find one that suits you. The wrong size can also reduce the pleasure of sex.
We recommend water based lube — however this can become dry or sticky which makes condom splitting more likely. Keep refreshing it with more lube or a few drops of water during sex. Spit can spread some STIs, so avoid using saliva. Some people are either sensitive to or allergic to latex. We can send you your test results such as viral load and CD4 count by text message or email, or arrange a follow-up phone call. Your HIV medication can be sent to you, or you can collect it from the clinic if you prefer.
If you are worried about your sexual health but are unable to attend for these reasons, please call us first for a telephone consultation and we will advise you further. Call us for telephone advice. Before entering our premises you will need to have a temperature check, sanitise your hands and wear a mask. Please keep your distance from other service users and follow the instructions of our staff. We sometimes have to limit the number of people inside the clinic to keep everybody safe.
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If this happens, you may need emergency contraception and to get checked for STIs. Condoms need to be stored in places that are not too hot or cold, and away from sharp or rough surfaces that could tear them or wear them away. Putting on a condom can be an enjoyable part of sex and does not have to feel like an interruption.
If you're sensitive to latex, you can use polyurethane or polyisoprene condoms instead. A condom must not be used more than once. Use a new one each time you have sex. Condoms have a use-by date on the packaging. Do not use out-of-date condoms.
This means they've been tested to high safety standards. How a condom works Condoms are a "barrier" method of contraception. They can also protect against STIs if used correctly during vaginal, anal and oral sex. How to use a condom Take the condom out of the packet, being careful not to tear it with jewellery or fingernails. Do not open the packet with your teeth. Place the condom over the tip of the erect penis.
If there's a teat on the end of the condom, use your thumb and forefinger to squeeze the air out of it. Gently roll the condom down to the base of the penis. If the condom will not roll down, you may be holding it the wrong way round. If this happens, it may have sperm on it, so throw it away and try again with a new one. After sex, take out the penis while it's still erect — hold the condom on at the base of the penis while you do this.
Remove the condom from the penis, being careful not to spill any semen. Throw the condom away in a bin, not down the toilet. Make sure your penis does not touch your partner's genital area again.
If you have sex again, use a new condom. Using lubricant Condoms come lubricated to make them easier to use, but you may also like to use additional lubricant lube. Condoms with spermicide Some condoms come with spermicide on them. Who can use condoms? Some people are allergic to latex condoms. If this is a problem, polyurethane or polyisoprene condoms are less likely to cause an allergic reaction.
If you have difficulty keeping an erection, you may not be able to use condoms because the penis must be erect to prevent semen from leaking or the condom slipping off. Advantages and disadvantages of condoms Some advantages of using condoms: When used correctly and consistently, they are a reliable method of preventing pregnancy and protecting both partners from STIs, including chlamydia , gonorrhoea and HIV.
You only need to use them when you have sex — they do not need advance preparation and are suitable for unplanned sex. In most cases, there are no medical side effects from using condoms. They are easy to get hold of and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and flavours.
Some disadvantages include: Some couples find that using condoms interrupts sex — to get around this, try to make using a condom part of foreplay. Condoms are very strong but may split or tear if not used properly. If this happens to you, practise putting them on so you get used to using them.
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