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When condoms don't work
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The rate of breakage of condoms ranges from 0.6% to 6% during vaginal intercourse. Condoms can
be broken or damaged during sexual activity by:
a) being tom with fingernails, jewelry or other sharp objects during unwrapping
b) being ripped or broken because of pulling instead of rolling onto the penis
c) being pulled too tightly with no room left at the tip
d) use of oil-based creams or lubricants (safe lubricants that won't damage condoms include KY
Jelly, saliva, surgical and most contraceptive jellies).
Most condom failures probably result from incorrect use.
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When Using condoms (Teacher
1. Open the package carefully.
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2. Determine which way the condom unrolls but do not unroll the condom before putting it on.
3. Hold the tip of the condom to squeeze out air and leave some extra room for the semen.
4. Put the condom on the end of the erect penis before there is any contact between the penis and
the vagina, anus or mouth. While still holding the tip, unroll the condom onto the penis all the
way down to the pubic hair. Do not pull at the condom while unrolling it.
After sex:
• Pull the penis out immediately
after orgasm (coming).
• Hold onto the rim of the condom and pull the penis away from the partner. This prevents any
spillage of semen.
• Remove the condom from the penis and throw it away. (Condoms should never be reused.)
The Role of Spermicides
Spermieides are chemicals that kill sperm and bacteria.
Spermieides work best for pregnancy and STD prevention when used with condoms. The U.S.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that spermieides be applied to both the outside and
inside of the condom for vaginal and anal sex, and to the inside only during oral sex.
The Role of Dental
Dams
Dental dams are small, thin squares of latex that are used to provide a barrier against HIV during
oral sex. Dental dams, which are stretched and placed over the vaginal opening or anus, need to be
used from start to finish of any oral sexual activity.
In summary, using condoms, spermieides and dental dams during every sexual encounter needs to
become a habit. It is easy to learn and can save lives.
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