Condom gossip.

Sex can be very pleasurable and fun however there a lot of safety factors to consider. You can easily catch infections or a woman can become pregnant. If you're not ready to become a parent or don't want to end up in a STI clinic, using a condom would be the ideal choice. They're inexpensive and extremely effective. Regular condom use is highly recommended every time you have sex.

It's okay My boyfriend/girlfiend will deal with it.

When using the word condom, many believe it's the males? job to make sure he uses a condom. Others view contraceptives as part of the females? job. They are both incorrect. It takes two people to have and enjoy the pleasures of sex, so both partners should contribute equally into the process. If you're not responsible for your health and the health of your partner then you shouldn't be having sex at all. If you're sleeping with someone, you should have respect for them and use proper birth control.

What happens if we don't have a condom and we're really sexually stimulated?

To be safe, you will have to get one. Other forms of contraception such as the pill are more effective than condoms for avoiding pregnancy, but it doesn't protect your chances of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection.

Always carry a condom with you if you're in a committed relationship or if you're single just in case!

That makes me look ?easy? does it not?

Absolutely not it makes you look like a mature adult that looks after your health and the health of others.

It's perfectly fine to put a condom in your pocket if you're spending the night with someone else, but please keep in mind that you can't leave them in there for long periods of time or else they'd go bad. Condoms need to be stored in a cool, dry place. Also check the expiration dates and make sure yours isn't expired.

Can I get pregnant / get infected the first time I have sex?

You can. It's a scary thought having to worry about getting pregnant/infected the first time you have sex. If you're nervous about using condoms or if you're a beginner, practice with them in advance. Try applying them on correctly and masturbating with them until you get use to it. Always remember safe condom use.

Where can I obtain condoms?

For a young teenager, buying condoms can be embarrassing or frightening. It shouldn't be. You might ask which condom to use as you get to the area where they sell them. Condoms can be purchased at most pharmacies, drugstores, and supermarkets. You can also get condoms for free in some health/community centers. You shouldn't feel embarrassed about protecting your health and well-being. Condoms can be purchased no matter how young you are.

If you're still feeling nervous, you can always obtain them from the internet.

You still haven't sold me yet

If you're still unsure about what to do, you can talk it over with an adult, however teenagers sometimes find it awkward talking with their parents about sex. At most junior high schools they teach sexually education to teenagers. You could try asking the teacher or a guidance councilor for advice and information, if you're more comfortable with that approach.

How do I talk about condoms without making it difficult or ?spoiling the moment??

A major reason why teenagers say they don't like using condoms is that they think it will interrupt a passionate moment and it could be true that it's difficult to find, open, and unroll a condom in the dark when you've both got your mind on more intimate issues.

But it doesn't have to ?spoil the moment? or be difficult.

Practice makes perfect. The best way to make sure you are putting on a condom correctly is practicing. There are numerous video demonstrations on the Internet and girls can practice on appropriately shaped vegetables. Then when the time comes both partners will be experienced to know what they're doing. Also putting on a condom can be quite sexy. It can be viewed as an intimate gesture for the partners.

Keep your condoms and lube close by before intercourse, then you won't have to scramble around the house looking for them!

What is ?lube??

Lubricant or ?lube? is like a cream or jelly which is sometimes used to make sex go a little more smoothly and more pleasurable. I'm sure no one want's a rough ride, especially for their first time. You might also want to use extra lubrication, like KY Jelly or AstroGlide, which can be purchased from supermarkets or drugstores. But if you are using a condom, then you must use a water-based lubricant like KY Jelly, and not an oil-based lubricant like Vaseline. An oil based lubricant will weaken the condom.

What if the condom breaks?

If a condom breaks during intercourse then STOP right away and put a new condom on. When you're inside your partner it is very difficult to feel if the condom is broken. So you should always check occasionally that it's okay. If you think some semen has escaped the condom then you might want to see a doctor right away and get tested.

When do we stop?

After the male has ejaculated, a man using a condom needs to stop and carefully take the condom off. If you carry on having sex, it can burst from all the semen contained within the condom. If you want to carry on that's fine, just use a new condom. NEVER re-use a condom.

Hopefully after you have read our website you will be able to decide which condom to use