The Bare Facts of Condoms

Statistics show that one of the major reasons why a condom fails is because the user puts it on upside down or the condom is damaged while opening the package. Here are some useful facts to keep in mind:

• There is a right way and a wrong way to wear a condom. If it doesn't unroll smoothly from the rim on the outside, it's upside down.
• There are basically three sizes: standard, contoured, and large (2 mm larger than standard)
• Only latex condoms provide the best protection against STDs.
• Condoms have a shelf life: three years with spermicide, five years without spermicide. Make sure you check the expiration date.
• The worst place to carry a condom is in your back pocket; a shirt pocket or protective case is better.
• Never open the package with your teeth, use the tear strip.
• Leave room at the tip. If there isn't a "reservoir end," squeeze the tip.
• Use only water-based lubricants, anything else will damage the latex.
• If you feel a condom break, stop intercourse, and withdraw immediately.

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For more information about STDs, talk with your doctor.