Synonym
Put on condoms, put on rubber, put on a rubber bag, put on contraceptives, put on a Parisian
Introduction
The condom (condom) is the only contraceptive that offers safety in several respects during sexual intercourse. For this reason, the use of a condom should be a must if there is a frequent change of sexual partners, an unclear state of health or if there are sexually transmitted diseases. Putting a condom on before lovemaking can not only prevent unwanted pregnancy, but also a variety of infectious diseases. A condom, when used correctly, protects against the following sexually transmitted diseases, among others: HIV hepatitis B syphilis gonorrhea trichomoniasis
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- Trichomoniasis
Implementation under realistic conditions
In general, the technique of putting on a condom in a real situation on the partner does not differ much from the technique of practicing on e.g. a banana or cucumber. What is merely added is in many cases a little excitement. Before the condom is used and taken out of the packaging, it should be ensured that the size and the expiration date are correct.
It is also important that the packaging should only be opened when the member is erect, so that the condom cannot be accidentally damaged beforehand. The packaging should be opened or torn open carefully to avoid damaging the condom. Before the condom is put on, make sure that the outer skin is pulled away from the glans in case of an uncircumcised limb.
When the condom is placed on the glans, two fingers are used to squeeze the air out of the condom reservoir to make room for the sperm fluid. Care must also be taken to ensure that the roll of the condom faces outwards. Once the condom has been put on the wrong way round, it must not be used a second time and must be disposed of.
Finally, the condom is now only unrolled slowly over the limb down to the root (do not pull!!). When using lubricating gels, it is imperative that you only use lubricating gels that are free of grease and oil, otherwise they can destroy the latex of the condoms and the protective function is no longer guaranteed. Furthermore, the use of a condom can safely prevent the transmission of the human papilloma virus (HPV).
This virus is considered the main risk factor for the development of cervical cancer and can be transmitted rapidly during sexual intercourse. In this context, however, it must be noted that a condom can only safely prevent infections and unwanted pregnancies if it is used properly. It is particularly important that the condom should not come into contact with sharp objects or sharp fingernails before use.
In addition, a condom may no longer be used if it has tears or holes, was accidentally placed on the limb the wrong way round first or if the expiration date has expired. Furthermore, protection against unwanted pregnancies and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases is no longer guaranteed if the condom tears during sexual intercourse, if the condom slips off during lovemaking or if the condom is used several times. If these instructions are always followed and the user puts the condom on properly, both unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases can be safely prevented.
The so-called Pearl Index is a measure of how safely a contraceptive method protects against unwanted pregnancies. The lower this value, the greater the contraceptive’s safety. As far as the prevention of pregnancy is concerned, the condom has a Pearl index of 2 to 4 if the user puts it on properly.
This means that for every 100 women who use and put on a condom correctly, an average of two to four women will still become pregnant. By comparison, the Pearl index of the minipill is about 0.2, meaning that for every 1000 women who take the minipill correctly, about two women will still become pregnant.Although the probability of getting pregnant despite contraception is significantly higher with a condom, the mini-pill is not able to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. In addition to the simple use of a condom and its double safety, this contraceptive offers another advantage.
Regardless of whether users put it on properly, a condom does not cause any side effects. Only people who suffer from latex allergy have to resort to alternative, latex-free condoms. It should also be noted that a condom that is properly worn by the user offers protection against sexually transmitted diseases not only during normal sexual intercourse but also during other sexual practices. The many advantages and few disadvantages of this contraceptive method have led over the years to the condom now being the most commonly used contraceptive worldwide.
All articles in this series:
