We know it can feel unsexy to have to go searching for a condom in the heat of the moment, and then fumbling around putting it on. Which is why it’s a good idea to know the quick, easy and safe way to put on a condom correctly.
We know it can feel unsexy to have to go searching for a condom in the heat of the moment, and then fumbling around putting it on. Which is why it’s a good idea to know the quick, easy and safe way to put on a condom correctly.
“Knowing how to use a condom will help keep passions high during sex while protecting you against both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs),” says Dr Ann Nainan, family doctor and Healthily expert.
So read on to learn how to use male condoms, how to dispose of them after sex, how to keep them safely, and how to use them for oral and anal sex.
Before using a
(also called an external condom), there are a couple of things you should bear in mind:A condom should always be put on a hard (erect) penis, before it has any contact with a partner’s body.
Follow these steps to help you put it on correctly:
Want to know how to put on a condom with foreskin? If a penis has a foreskin (isn’t
), many people pull back the foreskin before putting on a condom. But this is a matter of personal preference.There are some things you can do to help ensure a condom doesn’t break or slip off:
Read more about how to
.After your partner has cum (ejaculated) and his penis is still hard, he should hold the condom in place at the base, then carefully take his penis out of your vagina.
He should only remove the condom once there’s no contact with your body, and be careful not to spill any cum (semen) on you.
Wrap the used condom in a tissue and put it in the trash – don’t flush it down the toilet, as it may block it and cause environmental problems.
“Making using a condom part of sex can increase pleasure for both of you,” says Dr Roger Henderson, Healthily clinical writer. “Make sure you always have one easily available, and use his hands as well as yours to put it on. Talk to each other about how horny you are at the same time. While rolling the condom on, keep eye contact with him, and squeeze his penis to tease him. When it’s safely on, ride him the way you want!”
“Yes – if you’re switching from vaginal to
(or vice versa) always use a new condom,” says Dr Roger. “Using the same condom can introduce anal bacteria (germs) into the vagina, and lead to infections.”“While you can’t get pregnant from
, you can still catch or pass on some STIs, including , and ,” says Dr Roger. “Wearing a condom can reduce the risk, so it’s usually recommended – especially if you’re with a new partner. If you don’t like the taste of a condom, why not try a flavored one? There are lots of flavors available, so experiment to find the type you like best.”Important: Our website provides useful information but is not a substitute for medical advice. You should always seek the advice of your doctor when making decisions about your health.