In most cases, making your first attempt at a thing
can be a little awkward. So it is with having sex or using a
condom for the first time. People get so nervous about their first
sex experience that they don't even know how to use condoms. But
it’s okay, with more practice you’ll definitely improve. It is
much better to have an awkward first experience than to skip the
use of protection and face the risk of unwanted pregnancy or
contracting an STI or AIDS. For the best experience, here are six
steps on how to use a condom.
1. Buy the Correct Size
You should buy a condom that fits your penis. The size
of the condoms you use will affect not only how comfortable you
are in sex but also how effective contraception will be. On one
hand, if the condom is too big, it might slip off and get stuck in
your partner's vagina. Worse is that the semen might flow into her
vagina, which might cause contraceptive failure. On the other
hand, if the condom is too small, it will feel very uncomfortable
and can easily break while in use, causing a failure in
contraception.
Condom manufacturers produce condoms of
different lengths and widths according to customers' needs, also
condoms are made of rubber, so they are elastic to some degree to
meet the needs of men when they erect. In Nigeria, Durex
regular-sized condoms are designed to fit most men irrespective of
their different penis sizes to ensure effective contraception in
sex. However, there is a special Extra-large Durex for men who
need some extra fitting.
2. Check Expiry Date and Open
With Care
You are likely to damage the condom if you
open its pack wrongly. When opening a condom wrapper, be sure to
squeeze the condom to a side before gently tear the wrap by hand.
To avoid tearing the condom, do not cut the package with a pair of
scissors, fingernails or any other sharp tools. Please note,
before you unwrap and use a condom, check to be sure it isn’t
expired.
3. Know the Correct Side to Put On
A lot of men wear condoms from the wrong side and have
sex without knowing especially if the light is out during
intercourse. This should be avoided because condoms have certain
substances on the inside lining, or alternatively the outer side.
Wearing a condom with the right-side in might cause bad
stimulation or ruin your experience. Make sure you know which side
of the condom inside and outside of a condom. To know which way to
wear your condom, do the following:
- Hold the rim also known as the brim of the condom.
- Try unrolling it. The side to which the rim unrolls easily is the correct one.
- You shouldn't have to stick your fingers inside the condom for it to unroll.
4. Extract Air Before Wearing Condom
When
putting on a male condom, avoid air getting in because it could
make it break.
To ensure there is no air in the condom as you insert your
penis, take note of the following:
- Wait until your penis is fully erect before you put on the condom.
- Hold the tip of the condom between your fingers as you wear a condom on your penis tip.
- Use your other hand to roll up the condom up the shaft of your penis.
5. Leave Some Extra Space
You should remember to
leave some space at the tip of your condom in order to properly
contain semen after ejaculation. If there is not enough space at
the tip, your condoms can break and spill your semen, foiling your
contraception effort. To leave adequate space, you need to unroll
the condom for a few inches before wearing it and be sure to leave
some room at the tip of the condom after inserting your penis.
6. Dispose of Your Condom Properly After Ejaculation
After ejaculation, be cautious when withdrawing your
penis from your partner’s vagina or whichever opening applies in
your case. It is important to hold onto the condom as you do so,
ensuring that no semen spills out of the condom. Finally, condoms
should be neatly disposed into the bin and not into the toilet as
it can clog the pipes.