The Right Way to Put on A Condom
Selecting the right size won’t matter if you don’t wear it correctly. If you don’t put the condom on the right way, it’s more likely to break or fall off. This means it won’t work as well in preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Here’s how to put on a condom the right way:
How to put a condom in the dark
So you’ve finally gotten to home base with that person you’ve been seeing for a while and now it’s time to get it on.
The lights go out, you’re excited, she’s excited and you’re both ready to go. But wait, you didn’t mentally prepare yourself for this before, you’ve never put on a condom in the dark.
Whether you’re just curious or you paused for a minute to “use the bathroom” (you mean google this), it’s not as hard as it seems. Take a deep breath and try to memorize the following steps:
Step 1: Feel the condom so you have an idea of where it is inside of the packet. The lube inside will allow you to shift it away from the side you are going to tear open.
Step 2: Hold the condom firmly in place on one end with your left thumb and pointer finger, then use your right thumb and pointer finger to tear the wrapper open on the opposite end. Don’t use your teeth for this, you won’t be able to see what you’re doing and you might accidentally puncture the condom.
Step 3: Pull the condom out of the wrapper. Slip it on top of your thumb and try to roll it down slightly. If it rolls down easily, then the condom is pointing up, like it should be before you put it on. If it slides off, then the condom is inside out. Solve this problem by blowing into it slightly to make the tip point upwards or right-side-up. (This should be a swift motion and shouldn’t take more than 10 seconds to accomplish)
Step 4: Pinch the tip of the condom, leave an inch and roll it down your penis.
Now you’re good to go!
You could always put it on in the bathroom if you don’t trust yourself to do it in the dark. Better safe than sorry.
How to Put on A Condom Without killing the mood
Stopping to put on a condom can kill the mood but it’s always better to put safety before “coolness”.
Here are four things you can do to put on a condom without killing the mood:
4. Have your partner put the condom on. While this happens, engage in a little foreplay to keep things interesting. Have him/her massage your penis while you play with whatever your hands are closest to.
How To Put on A Condom Without being awkward
Your first time is likely to be awkward. We’re all human and we all get nervous. If your partner knows that it is your first time then he/she is likely to be understanding. But that doesn’t mean you have to look like a complete oaf. Here are some things that you can do to make putting a condom on for the first time less awkward:
• Put it on in the bathroom- This is the easiest way to make things feel less awkward. Here you have an opportunity to make all the mistakes in the world and correct them at the same time without embarrassing yourself.
How To Put on A condom on a uncircumcised Penis?
Putting on a condom is always typically three steps: pinch, leave an inch and roll, but being uncircumcised adds an extra step to make sure you’re comfortable and that the condom stays on.
This extra step is pulling the foreskin back. Before you do that, add some lubrication. If your foreskin isn’t as flexible, this will help to make things more comfortable. From there, you can go ahead and pinch, leave an inch and roll.
If you have a lot of skin, then it can create a bulge. Make sure the condom size you get can accommodate it comfortably.
What if the condom is too small or too big?
When you wear the right size condom, you’re much more likely to prevent pregnancy and STIs. Most condoms fit the average-sized penis, so if your penis is slightly larger than 5 inches when erect, you could wear a “snug” condom just fine.
But don’t go for just any condom.
Although length is often the same across different brands and types, width and girth are most important when selecting a condom. This is where comfort comes in: A condom that’s too small in width may feel tight around the tip of your penis and has the potential to break. A condom that feels too loose around the tip or base may not work effectively and can slip off.
Does the condom material matter?
Condoms also come in different materials. Most condoms are made with latex, but some brands offer non-latex alternatives for people with allergies or who are looking for variety.
These materials include:
What about inside condoms?
Inside condoms offer the same protections against pregnancy and STIs as outisde condoms do. They’re made of synthetic latex and are pre-lubricated with silicone-based lube.
Unlike outside condoms, inside condoms come in one size designed to fit most vaginal canals. You can pick up inside condoms at most health clinics. They’re also available online.
You should never use inside and outside condoms at the same time. Both condoms can break because of too much friction, or stick together and slip off.
There, you have it . As with everything else in life, when it is used in the right way, condoms can prevent transmission of most STDs except crabs so don’t leave home without it.
