Description

What You Should Know About MALE CONDOMS

• Safe
• Effective
• Affordable
• Non hormonal
• Protection for STI & HIV / AIDS

Factors leading to condoms breaking or slipping

• Torn by fingernails.
• Prolonged or vigorous sexual intercourse.
• Trapping of air bubbles inside the teat.(condom)
• Condoms not stored properly.
• Poor quality condoms.

Who can use male condoms?

Condoms are a perfect method of contraception for couples who want to space their pregnancies and for those who want a short term reversible contraceptive method & for persons who have risky sexual behaviours.

What you should know about male condoms?

Male condom is an effective contraceptive method.
It is a latex or rubber sheath which fits on the erect penis.

How do male condoms work?

It acts as a barrier and prevents the sperms entering the female vagina.

Important :

• Check the expiry date, then see if vaccum is intact.
• Open the packet only by tearing from the serrated edge to prevent damage to the condom (Don’t use any sharp instrument or teeth to open the pack).
• Condom should only be unrolled at the time of the sexual act and not before.
• Apply the Condom only on an erect penis.
• It should be worn before any vaginal contact (the pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperms).
• Do not use creams or oil based lubricants with the condom as it may get damaged. But you may use water based lubricants.
• A condom should be worn only once. Do not reuse.

Reference: https://www.fpasrilanka.org/