No condom is 100% effective
Latex condoms offer protection. Condoms protect against the spread of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) such as syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. condoms also help to prevent pregnancy but have a 12% failure rate.
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Putting the condom on:
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Check the expiry date
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Open package carefully when ready to use the condom. avoid damaging condom with fingernail or rings. Do not twist, bite or tear.
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Place open end of condom against the end of erect penis. Pinch air out of tip with thumb and forefinger. leave 1/2 inch at the tip of the condom if there is no reservoir tip.
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While still holding onto the tip of the condom, gently unroll the condom down the penis as far as it will go.
If additional lubrication is required, use ONLY water-based lubricant such as K-Y jelly. DO NOT use petroleum-based product such as Vaseline.
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Taking the condom off:
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After ejaculation, while the penis is still erect, hold onto the rim of the condom at the base of the penis
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With a firm hold, slowly withdraw the condom
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Be careful not to let the condom slip off or spill any semen
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Avoid further contact with bodily fluids
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Storage:
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Condoms should be stored in a cool, dry place such as a bedside table and away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Do not keep condoms in your wallet or back pocket.
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Important tips about condoms:
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If the condom and/or condom package is sticky, brittle or looks damaged, DO NOT USE. They cannot be relied upon to prevent infection or pregnancy.
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If you or your partner feels any itching or burning, discontinue use and try another type of condom. If symptoms persist then consult your doctor.
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If the condom breaks or if semen spills out, both partners should immediately wash all areas that come into contact with the bodily fluids. DO NOT douche. contact the North Bay and District Health Unit immediately for The Emergency contraceptive Pill (ECP).
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Condoms should NEVER be reused.
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Sources:
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Ministry of Health, Public Health Branch (1997) STD Control Protocol,
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Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada (1998) Consensus on Contraception
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