What is the right way to use a condom?
Condoms are not perfect but when used the right way every time a person has sex, condoms greatly lower the risk of infection with HIV, so learn how to strap up correctly. For condoms to be effective, the user must: Store them in a cool, dry place out of the sun Use a new condom or barrier every time for vaginal, anal, or oral sex If you start to use a condom inside out, throw it away. Do not turn it over and use it again after it has touched a penis. Never use a condom or dental dam more than once! Do not use condoms with Nonoxynol-9 Do not use flavored condoms for vaginal or anal sex. Check the expiration date on the condom package, and do not use an expired condom Examine each condom for defects (i.e., rips or tears) Open the condom carefully with your fingers NOT your nails. NEVER open a condom with your teeth! Pinch the tip before unrolling the condom to leave enough space for the semen to go Put on a condom and make sure it is completely unrolled, before there is any genital conta
