Condoms are truly considered to be the second most effective method of protection against an unplanned pregnancy, as well as against Sexually Transmitted Diseases after abstinence;
Condoms are to be used exactly according to the instructions, provided on every package. In addition, condoms may never be doubled up, which means using two or more condoms at a time, because this will only increase the risk that they may break;
It has been proved that in case if condoms are used with spermicide, they provide less protection against Sexually Transmitted Disease, though more protection against an unplanned pregnancy;
People, who use condoms, just as well as their partners are considered to be much less likely to get such infections, as gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, ureaplasma infection and cervical cancer;
It is important to keep in mind, that no oil based lubricant, such as cold cream, baby oil, hand cream, vaseline or / and any cooking oil, should ever be applied with a condom, because it can cause latex to break easily. The best lubricant to be used with a condom is any water based one;
The best conditions to store condoms is considered to be some dry and cool place, it should be pointed out, that condoms should not be kept longer than 24 hours in wallets or any other small and warm space like this;
There is a necessity to put on a new condom each time after the ejaculation occurred;
Condoms are also to be applied in case of oral and / or anal sexual intercourse, because there is still a need for protection against Sexually Transmitted Diseases, even if pregnancy is not the issue of concern;
It should be pointed out, that such “modern” condoms, like condoms, which glow in the dark, colored and / or flavored condoms do too little to provide the necessary protection against an unplanned pregnancy, as well as against Sexually Transmitted Diseases;
Although, condoms may provide some decreased sensitivity for guys, still, that does not mean at all that there is no sensation when the condom is on. In addition, for some men condoms help with premature ejaculation;
Condoms are easy to get almost everywhere, and there is no need for a prescription;
With few exceptions condoms are one size fits all, and there are not many men, who happen to be either too large or too small for an average condom size.
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