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| Breaking Condom Myths | Though, condoms are really considered to be one of the best methods of birth control, and they are also not worse in providing the necessary protection against all kinds of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, still there are a lot of people, who are still trying to avoid condoms, explaining this reluctance of their by all kinds of myths about this rubber and paying no attention to the facts. However, it should be pointed out, that only correct and constant use of condoms will help to provide protection against an unplanned pregnancy as well as against Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Anyway, here are the most general condom myths:
1. Bying Condoms is Shameful
If someone thinks like this, it is better to keep in mind, that he or she is simply another general customer for the salesperson, nothing more. However, if it is still shameful for someone to tell the salesman “Give me a condom package, please”, there is always an opportunity to obtain condoms at a self – service store.
2. It is Possible to Get an Infection or Become Pregnant Even with a Condom
Evreyone should remember, that if a condom is used correctly, the risk of becoming pregnant and / or getting any Sexually Transmitted Disease is minimal.
3. Only Men Should Obtain Condoms
Here everything is in accordance with the following logic: who wears, that one is to obtain it. However, it should be pointed out, than more than 35 percent of condom consumers are women.
4. Condoms Desensitize
As a rule condoms are made out of elastic, thin and durable materials, which usually do not desensitze. In addition, there are condoms, which contain some particular water based lubricant, and such condoms may be applied by people, who have problems in reaching orgasm.
5. It is Painful to Use a Condom
Practically all condoms have either silicone or some water based lubricants, which exclude any pain during their application process. However, if someone feels any pain during sexual intercourse, then it is better to consult a doctor for taking a thorough sexual checkup.
6. It is Healthier to Have Sex Without Wearing a Condom, Because of the Hormone Exchange
There is only a grain of truth, contained in this statement. Anyway, even if so, then would an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, resulting in abortion or getting some sexually transmitted disease be healthier?
7. If People Make a Married Couple, Then They Can Have Sex Without Condoms
It is possible to get some infection not only from some partner on the side, but in public transport, swimming pool, gym etc. as well. It is also possible that some passively present in almost everybody’s organism Herpes virus can “wake up” all of a sudden. In addition, even a married couple may desire to delay with getting pregnant because of some reason or other.
8. There Are Two Sizes of Condoms: Large (Western) and Small (Asian)
Actually, all condoms are roughly divided into three size groups, depending on their width:
48 – 50 mm;
51 – 53 mm;
54 – 56 mm;
and into two groups depending on their length:
18 cm / about 7 inches – these condoms are called Indian ones;
19 – 20 cm. / about 8 inches.
9. One May Feel Uncomfortable While Telling His or Her Partner About Applying a Condom
Most women consider that in case if they ever ask their partners to put a condom on, this might offend them, just as well as men think that the proposition to apply a condom may be understood in a wrong way by their lady. Actually, all proposals like this only reveal an additional care about each other’s health. Any normal person will never get offended by this. Therefore, the very process putting the condom on can easily become an additional moment in the romp.
10 Condoms are Better Applied Along with Creams, Lubricants and / or Intimate Gels
Never ever do this! Except the fact that all kinds of lubricants, creams, gels, etc can result into itching, burnign or allergy, they can provide a destructive effect on latex and lubricants, which are contained in the condom.
11. There Are Tiny Holes in All Condoms, Which Let AIDS Through
Any condom, which is admitted to be sold is to stand the hermiticity and inflation tests, which prove that there are no holes.
12 Condoms Disturb the Spontaneity of Sexual Contact
In case if both partners agree applying the condom beforehand, putting it on will never disturb, though only add some intimacy.
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