Expiration dates should have a month and year. Expired condoms weaken over time and may easily break. Do not use an expired condom.
Never place condoms in the back pocket of your pants. Sitting on condoms may damage them.
This slide test only works for lubricated condoms. Unlubricated condoms will not slide in the package but you can still do the air resistance test. A dried out condom will weaken, crack, and break, exposing you to your partner’s fluids, potential pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Squeeze the tip between your forefinger and thumb while you roll the rest of the condom down the penis.
You need to have room at the tip to catch the semen. That tip that you pinched to squeeze out the air so the condom wouldn’t burst has to have room for ejaculate. If you don’t have space at the tip, the condom could burst, leaving you and your partner at risk for STIs and pregnancy. The condom can’t be too loose so as to move around. A loose-fitting condom allows for movement of fluids or could fall off all together, again putting you and your partner at risk. Measure for fit at home before you buy. [9] X Research source Be realistic; don’t go for image. “Small” and “large” sizes have more to do with width than length but you can also get shorter or longer condoms, so practice safer sex and choose wisely.
Don’t use oil-based lubricants, baby oil, massage lotion, petroleum jelly, or hand cream as a lubricant.
