| Most people really have no idea as to just how much | | | | When it comes to size, there is no standard length, |
| important information there is to learn about | | | | but most condoms are able to stretch naturally in |
| condoms, not just in general but also in regards to | | | | order to fit the size of the man's penis. You will have |
| your health and potentially your life. There is some | | | | to pick and choose from the different sizes to find |
| very valuable information available regarding condoms | | | | the condom that best fits your own particular size. |
| that everyone should be aware of. | | | | How to Use |
| What They Are | | | | Condoms should come with the directions listed on |
| Condoms are a barrier method of contraception. | | | | the box. However, the rules are pretty basic and |
| Condoms of today are made of polyurethane, as | | | | simple. Just open the condom package at the corner, |
| opposed what they used to be made of, which was | | | | making sure to be careful so that you don't rip the |
| latex. Condoms are worn by the male during sexual | | | | latex, and then place the rolled condom over the tip |
| intercourse. Their job is to block ejaculated semen | | | | of the penis, pinching the reservoir at the top of the |
| from entering the body of a sexual partner, thus | | | | condom in order to ensure that all the air is out of |
| helping to prevent pregnancy. They are also the only | | | | the tip. Be sure to roll the condom all the way down |
| barrier method available that can prevent the | | | | to the base of the penis as far as it will go, and |
| transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, such as | | | | smooth out any air bubbles that may be present |
| syphilis and gonorrhea. If worn properly, condoms | | | | along the sides of the condom. You can also add |
| typically have about a 99.9% success rate of | | | | extra lubrication onto the condom once it has been |
| protection in all these areas. | | | | put on, but make sure not to use too much because |
| Types and Sizes | | | | you do not want the condom to be able to slip off |
| There are more types and sizes of condoms than | | | | during intercourse. |
| you would think, so it is important that you choose | | | | Health and Safety |
| the right ones. Otherwise you could be putting both | | | | One of the most important things about condoms in |
| yourself and your partner at risk. First, you should | | | | general is that they protect against sexually |
| know that condoms come in a variety of shapes. | | | | transmitted diseases, and there is no other form of |
| They may be regular-shaped with straight sides, | | | | contraception that is capable of this. However, in |
| form-fitted where there is an indent below the head | | | | terms of pregnancy, even though condoms have an |
| of the penis, and flared, in which the condom is wider | | | | incredibly high success rate when used properly, you |
| in the part just above the head of the penis. You will | | | | may still want to include an additional form of |
| want to choose the shape of condom that is going | | | | contraception, such as the birth control pill or a |
| to be most comfortable for you and also one that | | | | diaphragm. It is up to you to look after the health of |
| fits properly so it won't be too tight, which can cause | | | | both you and your sexual partner, and together you |
| the condom to tear, or too loose and have the | | | | are going to have to come up with a plan that is |
| condom accidentally slip off. | | | | going to work for you both. |