Condoms

Offer to demonstrate how to use condom

  • Check use-by date — Figure 9.32. Feel condom packet — should be 'squashy'. Open carefully

Figure 9.32  

Use-by date is usually on top of condom packet.

Figure 9.33  

Pinch tip of condom between finger and thumb to squeeze out air, just before applying.

Figure 9.34  

Slide tip of condom over glans of penis

Figure 9.35  

When condom completely unrolled, hold in place at base of erect penis.

  • Use water-based lubricant for anal sex or if extra lubrication needed for vaginal sex
    • Do not use oils or Vaseline — weaken rubber
  • After man has ejaculated (passed sperm) while penis still hard, hold condom on penis, take penis out of vagina or anus slowly
  • When penis soft remove condom — Figure 9.36
  • Tie knot in condom — Figure 9.37, dispose of safely — put in rubbish bin
  • Wipe excess sperm from penis

Figure 9.36  

Hold bottom of condom while sliding off flaccid penis.

Figure 9.37  

Condom is tied in a knot before disposal.