Condom Tips

How to Put on a Condom Correctly

• Check expiration date and open package carefully (no teeth or nails).
• Place on tip of erect penis and squeeze the air out of the tip of the condom to prevent breakage.
• Roll the condom all of the way down to the base of the penis.
• After coming, withdraw the penis while still hard (hold on to rim while withdrawing).
• Remove condom facing away from partner and throw it away (do not re-use).

Happy Facts

• A condom can be stretched to the length of over four feet (And who says you're too big?).
• 5 billion condoms are used annually worldwide.
• Internal condoms can be inserted up to six hours before sex and provide protection against infections and pregnancy.
• Using latex protection during oral sex can reduce the risk of transmitting infections.
• Condoms can help maintain an erection.

Not-so-happy Facts

• At least 55 million Americans have a sexually transmitted infection-that's 1 in 4 adults.
• Oils and most lotions will cause latex to break. Use only water or silicone based lubes with latex.
• You can get a number of infections from unprotected oral sex.
• 1 in 5 newly infected individuals with HIV in the US has a drug resistant strain of the virus.

Safer Sex Resources

• National STD Hotline, 800-227-8922
• www.ashastd.org
• Wardenburg Health Center, Sexual Health Education Program, 303-492-4024
• Need condoms, latex dams, lube, or more information? Stop by the Sexual Health Office in Wardenburg Health Center Rm. 320

Want STD and/or HIV Testing?
Women's Clinic: 303-492-2030
Men's Clinic: 303-492-5101
HIV testing: 303-492-2030
For confidential testing