For a relatively inexpensive product, condoms are very reliable. For a few cents or less than a euro, you can protect yourself and your partner from several problematic sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, you can also prevent an unwanted pregnancy with condoms. But: in all the excitement of sex, you don't want to think about how to use a condom correctly. So if you have some time, you should read some useful facts about condoms. This way, you avoid problems with condoms. Especially when going to a prostitute, a sex club or an escort, it is advisable to use a condom.

Don't let condoms get old!

Condoms have an average life of 5 years from the time they leave the factory. Make sure the expiry date does not go unnoticed if you keep it in your wallet, for example. Older condoms are much less reliable. Especially if condoms are stored in places exposed to change (e.g. in the warmth of the body (wallet) or in the glove compartment of the car), it is advisable not to keep them there for a long time.

Passionate nights...

Make sure you have several condoms available if you think you are going to have a hot night. If you have sex several times, you really need a new condom each time. Reusing a used condom is a problem.

Even if you like to change and you and your partner have vaginal, anal and oral sex, always put on a new condom when you change. Also, if you "strain" a condom for more than 15 to 30 minutes at a time by rubbing it during sex, it is especially advisable to wear a new condom to prevent an "overloaded condom" from breaking.

Two condoms are never safer

Perhaps you think you are especially safe if you roll two condoms on top of each other over your (your partner's) penis? Wrong! The friction between the two layers of rubber is almost guaranteed to break a condom. So use only one condom at a time!

Protect your condoms!

Think twice when storing your condoms. Storing them in the car for longer on a hot summer day is definitely not good for latex. Also be careful when storing loose condoms in your handbag or trouser pocket, as well as other hard or sharp objects, such as keys. But also be careful when unwrapping and using condoms: watch out for sharp nails and teeth.

How to prevent condoms from leaking

When the man cums inside the condom, don't let the penis remain limp in the vagina with the condom. There is a good chance that sperm will leak out. Also be sure to hold the condom on the penis with your fingers when you remove it from the vagina. Again, of course, to prevent sperm from slipping out and leaking. Among other things, this can prevent pregnancy despite condom use.

Don't stop wearing a condom.

As tempting as it is to put on a condom just before you come: Put a condom on in time! Remember that pre-sperm usually comes out of the penis before orgasm. It can also contain sperm that can cause pregnancy. Even brief unprotected contact is enough to contract a sexually transmitted disease. So it is not only important to come with a condom.

Smooth sliding is best and safest

A latex condom is strong, but it has to withstand a lot when exposed to a lot of friction. So if sex is a bit stiff, use an extra lubricant. You'll find that it not only tastes much better, but it's also much safer. Make sure you use a water- or silicone-based lubricant, because lotions or (massage) oils contain substances that literally dissolve latex. This increases the likelihood of condom breakage.

Not too tight

Make sure you use a condom that fits snugly and has room to collect sperm. Almost all condoms have a "spout" (sperm reservoir) at the front. Squeeze the air out with your thumb and forefinger as you unroll it. Then, when your husband comes, this space can be used to collect the sperm. A well-fitting condom is important.

Here is a detailed guide to using condoms with more useful tips.

  • Condoms are almost always used for sex, but because they are strong and waterproof, they are also used for many other things. For example, to protect medical equipment or to protect a microphone.
  • Most condoms are made of latex, a natural rubber. However, some condoms are made of other materials, and there are also condoms for women
  • For contraception and STI prevention, condoms have the advantage that they are very cheap, easy to use and have no side effects. If used correctly, condoms are one of the most reliable contraceptives.
  • Condoms have been around for more than 500 years, so they have a long history. Not only in terms of technical development, but also in terms of acceptance. Because although condoms are generally accepted today, the Roman Catholic Church, for example, resisted them for a long time.