THE MALE CONDOM: IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING CONDOMS
• It is important to feel comfortable with your method of contraception, because if you don’t, you are less likely to use it every time you have sex. And sex is meant to feel good too, so it’s better not to be tense about your contraception. On the other hand if you don’t want to be pregnant you need to use something, and all methods have their good and bad points. If condoms seem the best choice for you but you feel a bit uncomfortable about using them it is worth making an effort for a while, because condoms have the advantage of protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as well.
• While some people think that condoms are messy or that putting them on interrupts the natural flow of sex, other people have made putting on the condom a natural and sensuous part of having sex and they really like it.
• Some men say that wearing a condom makes their penis less sensitive, so they don’t enjoy sex as much as they do without a condom. Sometimes this is because the condom is too tight over the head of the penis. If this is the case, it is worth trying a different type of condom, for example one that is flared may feel better because its shape allows a bit more room for the head of the penis.
• You need to remember to have a supply of condoms and lubricant ready in case you need them.
• If the condom breaks it helps to have thought about what you would do. You can get emergency contraception from Family Planning Centres and some doctors, but you need to take it within 72 hours of having sex. If you think that you would want to use emergency contraception if a condom breaks, find out the nearest place that you can get it so you are prepared. Some doctors are happy to prescribe emergency contraception in advance in case condoms break.
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