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Condoms

The condom is worn by the man. It is a thin cover that fits over an erect (hard) penis. The condom is put on BEFORE the penis goes near the vagina.

After ejaculating, the man must take his penis out of the vagina while the penis is still hard. It's important to hold the condom on the penis when pulling out so none of the semen spills into or near the woman's vagina.

Condoms only work if :

• You use them correctly.
• You use one every time you have sex.
• You use a new one every time you have sex.

If condoms are old or have been exposed to heat they could break. Do not store condoms in warm places. A back pocket or your wallet is not a good place to store a condom for long.

Do not use Vaseline, bay lotion or oil with condoms. They cause the condom to break.

Most condoms are made of a special rubber called latex. Others use lambskin. Condoms can be covered with chemicals that kill sperm (spermicide). Some condoms are moist (lubricated). Condoms come in different colors. They are all one size.

Condoms also help protect you getting or spreading sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Latex condoms help protect against AIDS.

Teens can get free condoms at family planning clinics. Condoms are also for sale in drug and grocery stores. Condoms do not cost much.

Even if you're using another birth control method , also use condoms to help prevent STDs and AIDS.

How to put on a condom

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1. Hold the tip of the condom to squeeze out air. Put the condom on the end of your penis.(Insert picture)
2. Hold the tip of the condom and roll the condom onto you erect penis. (Insert picture)
3. Roll the condom all the way down to the hair.