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- Use a condom every time you have intercourse.
- Use a spermicide with the
condom for maximum effectiveness and protection.
- Do not use teeth, knife,
scissors or other sharp utensils to open the package.
- The condom should be unrolled
onto the erect penis before the penis enters the vagina, because the
pre-ejaculatory semen contains active sperm.
- If the condom does not have an
enlarged end (reservoir tip), about 1–2 cm should be left at the tip for the
ejaculate.
- While holding on to the base
(ring) of the condom, withdraw the penis before losing the erection. This prevents the
condom from slipping off and spilling semen.
- Each condom should be used
only once.
- Dispose of used condoms by
placing in a waste container, in the latrine or burying.
- Keep an extra supply of condoms
available. Do not store them in a warm place or they will deteriorate and may leak during
use.
- Do not use a condom if
the package is broken or the condom appears damaged or brittle.
- Do not use mineral oil,
cooking oils, baby oil or petroleum jelly as lubricants for a condom. They damage condoms
in seconds. If lubrication is required, use saliva or vaginal secretions.
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