Although it is true that the only infallible protection is complete abstinence, the condom is the next best thing to protect ourselves and have healthy relationships. Sex should be enjoyed, but without forgetting about our healthWe want to share with you some of the most common mistakes made when using a condom, so you can avoid this from happening to you!
1. Check the packaging
Checking that the packaging is intact is just one of the points to take into account. Look at the expiration date, especially if you do not bring the condom, you do not know how long the other person may have had it in their wallet. When A condom that is not stored properly can have small fissures, lose lubrication, thus increasing the risk of internal breakage. This is not difficult to check, it will only take a few seconds: Run your finger along the edge of the rubber to feel how your fingers slide with the lubricant inside, also notice the air bubble once you apply a little pressure on the bag-wrapper still closed.
2. Two are better than one?
Some people believe that it is better to put two, so if one breaks, there will always be the other to protect. However, it has been clinically proven (Feinberg School of Medicine) that This creates internal friction between the two. condoms and increases the risk of one or both of them breaking.
3. Use a condom after...
The correct time to put on the condom is after the penis is erect, and before any vaginal contact. Before an erection, it is difficult to put on and may not fit properly once it starts to rise. After vaginal contact, it may mean that you may have been at risk before the condom.
4. Do not press the tip
Most condoms have a small reservoir at the tip, which is the semen reservoir. If there is air in this reservoir, there is no room for anything else, and therefore the risk of breakage when ejaculating increases. Pinch the tip of the condom with your fingertips when putting it on, this way you will avoid the reservoir filling up with air.
5. Wrong size
Size does matter. If the condom is too small, it will be tight, cutting off circulation, you will have trouble putting it on, and it is very likely to break due to friction or stretching. If it is too big, it could easily get stuck inside without you even realizing it. If you find that you are not comfortable with the normal size, you can look for options in various sizes available in most sex shops or online stores such as Amazon.
6. You use the wrong lubricant
Lubricants water based They are best to use with latex condoms, you can check the label as they usually even tell you what type of condoms they are compatible with or not. Oil-based lubricants, lotions, etc. can weaken latex and therefore increase the risk of breakage.
7. Use it sometimes
The most serious mistake we can make is to use a condom only sometimes. Condoms are only effective when used with all sexual partners..
