| Condoms
 A condom is made of a very fine rubber and is worn on an erect penis during sexual intercourse. It prevents sperm from entering the woman's vagina. To increase effectiveness and comfort, a condom should be used with a water base lubricant (such as KY jelly, Muka, Wet Stuff, or Glyde). You should never use an oil base lubricant (Vaseline or baby oil) because it can destroy the latex. Condoms are the only method of contraception that will protect both partners from STD's. If used the right way every time you have sex, the failure rate can be as low as 2%. Using spermicide can greatly increase effectiveness. Condoms are available at supermarkets, service stations, and some public toilets.
How to use a Condom
- Open the packet, being careful not to tear the condom with your teeth or fingernails. Don't unroll the condom yet.
- Semen or pre-cum may leak out as soon as the penis is erect so put the condom on before the penis goes near your partner's genitals.
- Make sure the condom is right way up. Squeeze the teat on the tip of the condom so there is room to collect semen. If not circumcised, pull back the foreskin.
- Hold the condom against the tip of the penis. Unroll it all the way down to the base of the penis then add a small amount of water base lubricant.
- Withdraw the penis immediately after you ejaculate and before you go soft. Hold the condom at the base of the penis and slip the condom off. Be careful not to allow the condom or the penis to touch your partner's genitals.
- Dispose of the condom carefully. Don't flush it down the toilet because it's not biodegradable and may cause your toilet to block up.
- Never reuse a condom.
- Store latex products in a cool dry place.
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