| Tear along one side of the foli making sure that you do not damage the condom with sharp fingernails or jewellery as you squeeze the condom out |
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| Put the condom on when the penis is erect, but before contact with your partner as fluid is often released during the early stages of an erection. This fluid can contain sperm and organisms that can transmit infections. |
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| Hold the condom teat between thumb and finger making sure the condom is the right way for unrolling. This expels air from the teat, trapped air in the teat can cause the condom to burst. |
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| Using your other hand unroll the condom down the entire length of the penis, while still holding the teat. Make sure the condom stays in place during sex. If the condom should come off then open a new condom and put it on before continuing sex. |
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| After ejaculation make sure you hold the base of the condom in place as you withdraw, only when the penis is completely withdrawn can you remove the condom. Making sure you keep the penis and used condom away from the vagina and anus. |
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| After use make sure you dispose of the condom hygenically, wrap it in tissue and place it in a waste bin. Do not flush it down the toilet. |
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Important Information
- DO NOT use oil based lubricants such as baby oil, petroleum jelly, body lotions, massage oils, butter, etc, as they can damage latex condoms. If additional lubrication is required, use water based lubricants.
- Some medications applied to either the penis or vagina, may damage the condom, so please check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Condoms used for anal sex may have an increased risk of slipping off or being damaged.
- NEVER use a condom more than once.
- If you have unprotected sex or you feel your method of contraception has failed, contact your sexual health clinic or GP for emergency contraception advice as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours, but not later than 72 hours.
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