WHAT IS A
CONDOM
A condom (or "rubber", or "glove") is a latex sheath available in a
number of colours and qualities to be slipped on the erect penis to cover it all
before
any physical contact and sexual act (vaginal, oral, anal) with a partner
you're not absolutely certain of.
If
properly used a condom is a safe protection against AIDS,
Sexually
Transmitted Diseases
and undesired pregnancies.
HOW TO STORE IT WITHOUT DAMAGING IT
Store the condoms package in a fresh, dry place, away from heat
sources: not in a car dashoboard, nor too long in a wallet or a pocket
because it gets ruined in time.
Open the single condom package just when you're about to use it: inside you
will find the
condom rolled up in a flat oval or circle.
Pull it out without unrolling it, paying attention not to tear it up with your
nails.
Always use a new condom for each sex act.
Keep in mind that the extra thin and sensible types might break more
easily.
HOW TO
PUT IT ON
Hold the condom tip (which is in the
middle of the rolled up circle, working as the sperm receiver) tightly between your thumb and
forefinger and put
it on top of your erect penis. Then, forming a ring with with your other
hand's fingers, unroll the condom completely to the penis base.
If you never did it before practise by yourself till it comes
easy.
The condom external surface is already oiled, but you can add a lubricant
or a spermicide if you want: foams, jellies and creams are available in
sex shops.
IF IT SLIPS OFF
If while having sex you feel the condom slipping off, hold it tight to the
penis base with your hand.
If it slips away completely stop and put on a new one before doing
anything else.
IF IT BREAKS
If while having sex you realize the condom is torn, pull out your penis
immediatly, remove the broken condom, then wash your hands with water and soap before
putting on a new one and starting again.
HOW TO
REMOVE IT
When you've come or you want to stop, pull
out your penis before it gets
soft holding the condom to the
penis base, because otherwise it will
slip off making it all useless.
Then, after turning yourself away from your partner's
body, remove
the condom paying attention to keep the sperm inside it, and throw it
away.
In Italy condoms can be bought in pharmacies, vending machines, sex
shops
(flavoured for oral sex, trimmed, colored
etc.)
and in many supermarkets.
Prices vary according to brands and models. The average for a six pieces
pack is 6 Euros, for a twelve pieces one 10-12 Euros.
Catholic Curch objects to the use of condoms. All the world's health organizations recommend
it. Prostitutes give them
to their
customers for free.
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