As the most common contraceptive item, condoms are used most frequently in sexual life. But have you noticed that you are using condoms incorrectly? Have you ever made the 14 common misunderstandings in daily use? It is important to know that these mistakes will not only cause the contraceptive method to fail, but also affect your physical health. Let’s take a look.

Tips for choosing condoms

There are a few things you need to pay attention to when choosing condoms: First, choose a regular brand and do not choose condoms without a trademark. Regular brand condoms have undergone strict screening and testing from material selection to production to before leaving the factory. Their safety and contraceptive function are more reliable. The second step is to choose condoms of the right size. In China, condom specifications are divided into 4 types. The size classification of condoms of different brands is unified. (Nominal width refers to half the circumference of the condom opening):

1. Large condoms: The diameter of the opening of a condom with a nominal width of 55 mm is 35 mm.

2. Medium condoms: The diameter of the opening of a condom with a nominal width of 52 mm is 33 mm.

3. Small condoms: The diameter of the opening of a condom with a nominal width of 49 mm is 31 mm.

4. Extra small condoms: The diameter of the opening of a condom with a nominal width of 48 mm is 29 mm.

14 common mistakes in wearing condoms

During sex, couples may often encounter such a thing: when the sex scene is in full swing, they have a dispute over whether to wear a condom or not, and even end up having no sex at all. Some men, in particular, feel that wearing a condom is like scratching an itch, which affects pleasure and is very uncomfortable.

In fact, using condoms correctly can prolong intercourse and make it more pleasurable for both parties. However, if the condom material is poor and used improperly, it will indeed affect the pleasure. A passionate and selfless sex cannot be separated from the thoughtful protection of condoms. A small condom can not only prevent unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, but also extend the time and enhance the fun. But in real life, many people use the wrong condoms.

Check out the most common condom usage errors:

1. It’s too late to wear condoms

Many people only start using condoms after substantial love has begun, and 17.1%-51.1% of people make this mistake. In fact, condoms should be worn during foreplay to prevent close contact with sexual organs during intimacy.

2. Taking off the condom too early

13.6%-44.7% of users hurriedly took off the condom before the sexual intercourse was completed. Although ejaculation was completed, taking off the condom may still cause pregnancy or spread diseases.

3. Fully unfold the rolled condom before putting it on

2.1%-25.3% of people will do this. This may damage the condom and may prevent proper fit.

4. No space left for semen

24.3%-45.7% of people said that they had encountered a situation where there was no seminal vesicle or insufficient space in the seminal vesicle, which could easily cause the condom to break and cause pregnancy.

5. Failure to evacuate the air from the front of the condom

Almost half of the women and 41.6% of the men did not have the habit of expelling the air from the tip when using it, which eventually led to the condom breaking. The correct way is to pinch it gently with your fingers to remove the air inside.

6. Wrong front and back

4% to 30.4% of people will mix the front and back of a condom. As a result, the wearer will feel uncomfortable and it will easily slip off during sex.

7. Failure to fully unfold the condom

11.2% of women and 8.8% of men only unfolded the condom halfway and covered half of the penis before starting sex. This behavior is very dangerous and can easily spread diseases.

8. Use sharp objects to open condom packaging

2.1%-11.2% of people will use objects such as knives and sharp nails to cut open the outer packaging, which will cause the latex to break and create gaps.

9. No inspection before use

75% of men and 82% of women do not check condoms before use, including whether they are within the shelf life and whether the quality is up to standard.

10. No lubricant

16%-25.8% of people do not use lubricants when there is no body fluid lubrication, thus increasing the risk of condom rupture.

11. Use the wrong lubricant

Using oil-based lubricants can degrade the latex and reduce the strength of the condom. 3.2% of female respondents and 4.7% of males make this mistake.

12. Improper penis withdrawal time

About 31% of men and 27% of women admitted that the condom easily fell off in the vagina after the penis was completely weak before withdrawing too late.

13. Reuse

1.4%-3.3% of people have reused disposable condoms, which have lost their protective significance.

14. Error storage

3.3%-19.1% of people store condoms improperly, such as in overheated environments, direct sunlight, or in pockets under their clothes, etc., which will reduce the lifespan of condoms.