Condoms (Information)

AKA: Durex, sheaths, johnnies, rubbers, something for the weekend.

What are they?
A thin sheath of latex rubber or polyurethane that fits over a boy's erect penis. Choose condoms displaying the British Standards Kitemark (a heart with an S-shape inside). These will definitely be reliable.

How do they work and how reliable are they?
They block sperm from getting into the girl's vagina. No sperm = no pregnancy. They also guard against sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms are 98% effective
How do I use one?

1. Wait till the penis is erect (hard).

2. Once the penis is erect, take the condom out of the wrapper carefully - don't use your teeth!

3. Unroll the condom a bit to check it's the right way round before putting it near the erect penis. Squeeze the tip of the condom to get rid of any air. Place over the tip of the hard penis.

4 & 5. Still pinching the end, use your other hand to unroll the condom carefully down the full length of the penis. The curled rubber should roll down the outside - not inside - of the condom.

6. The condom is now on and ready for sex.

7. Sex happens!

8. After ejaculating (coming), take the penis out of the vagina carefully while it's still hard. Hold the condom at the base to stop it coming off.

9. Carefully pull the condom off, holding it at the base so no semen (cum) comes out.

10. Once the condom's off, hold it with the tip downwards for the same reason.

11. Wrap the condom in a tissue and put it in the bin - not down the toilet.

Also: If you use a lubricant make sure it’s water-based (like KY Jelly) - oil-based lubricants (like Vaseline) can make condoms break. If the condom splits, see your doctor or family planning clinic right away. The morning after pill works best if it's taken as soon as possible.

What about female condoms?
The female condom is made of polyurethane and loosely lines the girl's vagina. For more details about female condoms visit the Family Planning Association website.
The female condom is 95% effective.

By Lex