The condom and its role in sexual activity
A condom is a piece of thin latex that moulds on the penis as a sheath. Put on during sexual intercourse, it collects the semen before, during and after ejaculation.
No matter how it is called (rubber, safe or jimmi), it has two essential roles:
- it decreases the risk of taking and transmitting infections or any sexual transmitted disease (gonorrhea, syphillis, chlamydia, chancroid, trichomoniasis, herpes and even HIV)
- works as a barrier method against pregnancy, by stoping the sperm to enter in the vagina.
For an almost 100% protection against pregnancy, the condom has to be used with spermicide foam, cream, jelly, suppository or film.
Although some people have allergies to latex, it is good to know that they can use plastic condom or female condom instead ( a plastic pouch that it can be inserted deep into the vagina as a diaphragm; it works in the same way as male condom). Condom has to be used in all kind of sexual relationships- vaginal, anal and even oral sex to reduce the risk of any unpleasant disease.
In laboratories, condoms are narrow tested- they pass, so they are approved for sale. But out of laboratories, they become less safer, because they are not used properly.
Before use, the condom has to be stored in a cool and dry place, kept in it’s closed pack, beeing inadvisable to be hold in pocket, bag or wallet. Usually, they are rolled into a ring shape, individually, in aluminium or plastic foil.
In the moment of use, be sure that you understand all the instructions wrote in the packaging, and:
- unpack it slowly, taking care not to rive or scratch it; if it looks torn, stiff, brittle or sticky, throw it away and use another one
- put a drop of lubricant inside (if it does not already have in it’s composition)
- pull back the foreskin before rolling the condom on
- place the condom over the tip of the penis ( when it is in erection)
- leave a space at the tip for the semen
- unroll the condom over the penis, untill the base of the penis
- lubricate the external part of the condom
Don’t forget to put the penis on before it touches the vulva; pre-ejaculation can produce a pregnancy or pass STDs.
After ejaculation, you have to:
- pull the condom out before the penis becomes soft
- hold it against the base of the penis while you pull it out
- throw it away immediately, and take care not to interfere with your partner’s vulva
- wash the penis with soap and water
Sometimes, during intercourse, the condom can suffer some deteriorations. In this case, you have to:
- pull out quickly and replace it
- wash the semen away with water and soap
- ask your partner to start the emergency contraception if there is a fertile period
It is good to know that the condom:
- doesn’t require any medical prescription
- can be found in different lengths, widths and thickness
- has to be used only once
- are not expensive and are easy to found
- can be dry or already lubricated, with spermicide or not
- can present striations, for increase the pleasure during intercourse
- has an expiration date that should not be excele
- can be present as part of a sex play
- can be found in different brands and styles, so find out which fits best
-can be use to relieve premature ejaculation
- has to be changed before vaginal intercourse after anal sexual relationship
Some persons feel that their sexual excitement decrease when they stop to put the condom on, before the penetration. More, some man feel pressured to ejaculate. In those cases, there can be used some tips:
- learn your partner to put on and use the condom
- talk to your partner about using the condom before starting; in this way you both will be prepared
- you can use a female condom, that does not reduce the sensations
Advices:
- keep the condom handy, but in a safe place
- if u feel that condom affects the moment and passion, ask your partner to put it on or put it together
- use condom in all sexual relationships, in any case and with all partners you have