Male Condoms

There are several different types of birth control for men and women. Condoms protect against both pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. If used properly condoms are very effective. Male condoms are widely known but there are also female condoms. We are going to cover male condoms only in this article.

Condoms are made of…
Male condoms are in majority made out of latex and are most effective at preventing STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), other condom materials are polyurethane or also natural materials like for example animal intestines (lambskin). Condoms prevent semen from entering a woman`s vagina.

What Latex Condoms
Condoms are manufactured in variety of shapes, sizes, thicknesses, colors, flavores, textures or lubrications. There are also warming condoms available now.

How To Put a Condom On
Be careful when opening the condom wrapper and do not use teeth, scissors, fingernails or any other sharp objects that can damage the condom. Hold the tip of the condom between thumb and forefinger against the head of the erect penis and squeeze the end to release any excess air inside the tip. Then with the other hand roll the condom over the entire length of the penis. The condom should be put on before any contact and then removed promptly after ejaculation. A man should wear condom every time he has intercourse to avoid potential transition of STD infection. Wear a condom every time when receiving oral sex. If the condom does not have the tip leave about ½ inch of the condom for the semen to collect. Use a new condom every time you have sex.

Water-Based Lubricants For Latex Condoms
Most of the latex condoms are already slightly pre lubricated but if additional lubricant is desired use a water-based lubricants like Astroglide, Aqua Lube, KY and others. Do not use oil-based lubricants because they can damage the latex condom.

Why Condoms Break
Condom sometimes breaks or splits and that is something that nobody wants. Here are some reasons causing it.- check the condom expiration date before using it- use water-based lubricants with the condom- condom can be too small
- using wrong type of lubricants (oil-based, baby oil, vegetable oil)- condom might be too big

Where To Buy Condoms
There are several sources to buy condoms. In your local drug store, from vending machines or on the internet. Buying condom on the internet is convenient and easy. Some people don`t want to go through a process of going to the store so they are ordering online in privacy and having them delivered to their door. Posted by CondomJungle.com