Sexual Health
Is there a high probability of pregnancy using condoms? What should I pay attention to when using condoms
Guide: Many married couples must purchase essential condoms. In fact, using condoms is a healthy lifestyle habit. Proper use is not only healthy, but also beneficial for improving the quality of sexual life for couples. So what should I pay attention to when using condoms? The following series will introduce you to the precautions when using condoms?
1. Ten details to ignore when using condoms
There are various contraceptive methods available now, but the most common one is the use of condoms. I believe many couples are not unfamiliar! But can you use condoms correctly? Compare and see if you have any misunderstandings during use. If so, please correct it as soon as possible!
Before use, the production date and expiration date should be checked. Expired condoms have deteriorated, are prone to breakage, and should not be used.
2. Condoms must be stored in a cool, dry environment that is not in contact with acids, alkalis, or oils. If it becomes sticky and brittle after contact with the above conditions, even within the shelf life, it should not be used again.
3. Condoms with different specifications should be selected based on the size of the penis during erection, otherwise they are too tight and prone to rupture, too loose and slipping, which can affect the effectiveness of use.
4. Condoms should not be unfolded in advance, but should be unfolded downwards from the glans of the erect penis.
5. Before putting on the glans, the small bladder at the top of the condom that stores semen should be squeezed to prevent thermal expansion of the air inside the bladder and promote semen to overflow from the base of the penis during ejaculation.
7. If cracks or slippage are found in the condom during use and it is still unsafe to replace the condom, sexual intercourse should be stopped immediately and disinfectants should be used to clean the genitals.
8. After ejaculation, press the bottom of the condom with your fingers and pull it out together with the penis before it becomes weak.
10. The fingers that remove the condom should not come into contact with semen and vaginal secretions at the same time, so it is necessary to wash hands immediately with soap and water.
2. The difference between polyurethane condoms and natural rubber condoms
Polyurethane condoms have the advantage of stronger heat resistance, so they do not need to be stored in a cool place like natural rubber condoms, have a longer shelf life, will not react with oily coatings, are odorless, have a smoother surface, and users will not experience allergic reactions; The disadvantage is that it is more prone to rupture and detachment, and the price is expensive. The effectiveness of preventing sexually transmitted diseases is unclear.