Hormones 2016

Condoms
Tips for using condoms
Only use condoms with a BSI kite mark or CE mark
Always choose condoms that carry the BSI kite mark or European CE mark,
as they are recognised safety standards. Don’t use novelty condoms, unless
they carry the BSI kite mark or CE mark (NHS, 2016b).
Condom before contact
Always put on the condom before there’s any contact between the penis and
the vagina, mouth or anus.
New sex, new condom
Use a new condom every time you have sex.
The 30-minute condom rule
If you’re having a long sex session, change condoms after 30 minutes.
Friction can weaken the condom, making it more likely to break or fail.
One condom at a time
Never use two condoms together, whether that’s two male condoms or a
female and a male condom. They will rub against each other, and this
friction can weaken them and make them more likely to break or fail.
Keep condoms cool
Heat can damage condoms, so store them somewhere cool and dry.
Condoms don’t last forever
Check the expiry date on the packaging, as condoms don’t last forever and
may be past the point at which they work.
Safer sex on holiday
Buy condoms before going on holiday to avoid problems with language and
trying to find somewhere to buy them.
414
Version 2016.3576– – Document LATEXed – 1st May 2016
[git] • Branch: 1.5 @ 26b5e6d • Release: 1.5 (2016-05-01)