The condom remains the best and most reliable method to protect yourself from infection with HIV and many other sexually transmitted infections.

There are many types of condoms in all shapes and sizes available. In the UK it is important to ensure that your condoms meet approved safety standards, look for the British Standards Kite mark or the European CE mark.

It is important to use condoms with which you are familiar and are suitable for the type of sex you are having. For example, if a flavoured condom has been used for sucking, it should be changed before you fuck. Research as now shown that most condoms are safe for anal sex, if used with water based lubricant. However, for maximum protection or if you are inexperienced, strong (thicker) condoms should be used.

Condoms fall into two main types:

those that have a teated end
&
those that are plain ended

Many condoms also come with some lubricant coating them, of which there are those that contain a spermicide and those that are non-spermicidilly lubricated. While spermicides are an added protection against pregnancy and also have anti-viral properties against infections such as Hepatitis and HIV, they can cause skin irritation for you or your partner. Spermicidial lubricants should be avoided during anal sex, as they will irritate the lining of the arse (rectal mucosa), and this may actually place you more at risk of acquiring an infection.

How to use a condom:

Condoms and lubricant are an excellent barrier method to prevent pregnancy and the transmission of sexually acquired diseases, but no method is 100% reliable and able to offer full protection.

Many people report condom failures, that is that the condom split, burst or came off. Occasionally this may be due to a fault with the condom, again this can be reduced by using approved condoms with the BSI kite or CE mark.

Where condom failure is happening regularly, it is most likely due to not using the condom properly, either the wrong type of condom for the type of sex, not using enough lubricant or not putting the condom on correctly.

The following is a guide on the correct way to put on a condom. If you have problems using condoms, don't be embarrassed to seek help. The practitioners at the Working Men Project, other sexual health clinics or family planning centres can assess your technique using condom demonstrators and advice where you may be going wrong. Most men have never actually been shown in real life how to correctly roll on a condom, they struggle by, too afraid to ask for fear of looking stupid. A great way to get familiar with condoms, practice putting them on and taking them off safely (without spilling any cum) is to use condoms when masturbating, for many young men this is the best way to gain confidence in their use.

ouch! perhaps not this kind of ribbed condom...

The first thing is to choose the right condom for the right job. Flavoured condoms and many novelty condoms are only strong enough for sucking (oral sex) and should not be used for fucking (either vaginal or anal) as they may weaken and break. Equally, for the inexperienced, we recommend stronger brands should be used for anal sex, such as HT specials, Mates Super Strong, Durex Ultra, Safe Guard Forte Condoms and the new Durex Advanti.

Check the pack is intact and has not been interfered with (as this could affect the condoms inside), many have a cellophane seal, which should not be broken. Also, check the condoms are in date, they should be printed with an expiry date, so check this, especially if they have been sat in the bottom of a draw for some time!

Before opening the condom and trying to put it on, you need to ensure that you are full erect, so have a raging hard-on. Some men find that while they reach for the condom, open the packet and tear the condom foil, they begin to loose their erection and become soft again. A good way is to get wanking yourself, or have your partner do this for you while you sort out the condom. Some escorts chose to use Viagra (sildenafil) to help them get an erection when working, especially if with old or unattractive clients - while this is not encouraged, the reality is it happens. However it is important to ensure you are properly assessed by a doctor (Viagra reacts with many other drugs, including recreational drugs and should NEVER be used with poppers - amyl nitrate). Don't buy over the Internet, see a private doctor, such as Freedom Healthcare.

When you are nice and hard and ready to roll on the condom, tear open the packet carefully, avoid contact with nails or teeth (if biting it open) as this may damage the condom.

Squeeze the end of the condom between your first two fingers and thumb (to push out the air from the end). This is easy in those with a teat, but with plain ended condoms you need to ensure that you leave a space at the end for the cum to go when you ejaculate.

Roll the condom down the full length of the shaft until the ring of rubber is at the base of the shaft.

Once in place, apply some lubricant to the condom, rub it along the shaft, before starting your sex. Remember that lubes need to be water based (such as KY jelly, Maximus, Liquid Silk, Wet Stuff, ID, etc.) as oil based lubes (like baby oil) will weaken the rubber and increase the risk of condom failure.

If the sex lasts for a while, remember the lube can dry up, so you may need to keep applying a bit more. Also, the condom can dry, so it may be necessary to use several condoms in one sex session.

It is important to ensure that after you cum, the condom is removed safely, you want to avoid spilling any of the ejaculate on or near your partner. Most men start to become soft again after ejaculation.

Make sure you withdraw from inside your partner, then push you softening penis down wards and try to slide off the condom in one movement, like pulling off a glove. Immediately knot the end of the condom, then even if you drop it the cum is safely contained inside.

Finally, dispose of the used condom in a bin. DO NOT flush down the toilet, condoms will block the system and are not bio-degradable!

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