Condoms

Condoms are a great way to prevent not only HIV but also STIs

Guys that use condoms love that they protect not just against acquiring HIV but also some STIs.

For them, condoms provide peace of mind that at their next check-up they’ve got a better chance of coming out not needing a jab for anything.

It’s important to remember that condoms prevent some STIs but not all of them – some STIs are spread outside where the condom covers (like syphilis, crabs, or scabies). some STIs you can get in other ways too, like from fingering, oral sex. It’s possible to get gonorrhea from deep kissing too. condoms might not be foolproof but they do a pretty good job as an all-rounder! If you want to amp up HIV protection or want the chance to mix it up  – condoms pair nicely with PrEP and UVL. No reason you can’t use them together!

Some guys just don’t like coming into contact with shit. If there hasn’t been time to douche, or you don’t douche and a bit of shit might kill the mood condoms are a way to keep up the cleanliness when fucking.

How it works

Condoms work by creating a thin barrier between you and your partner (and therefore HIV and some STIs)

There are;

External Condoms – These go over a cock or toys

Internal Condoms – These are commonly inserted in the vagina/front-hole but some guys also use them in the arse

 

HOW TO – External Condoms

  1. Check the expiry date
  2. Pinch the ‘pillow’ of the condom packet between your fingers. It should stay firm and not deflate. If it does there may be a tear or hold in the packet.
  3. Squish the condom inside the packet to one side using your thumb and fingers.
  4. Tear the packet along one side. It’s best not to use scissors or your teeth so you don’t accidentally tear the condom.
  5. Slip the condom out and turn it the right way – like a little sombrero.
  6. Place the condom on the head of the cock and pinch the reservoir to remove the air.
  7. Roll the condom down the cock right to the base.
  8. Slide the condom off holding the base and tip. Tie it off and dispose of in the bin. Do not flush condoms!

HOW TO – Internal Condoms

  1. Check the expiry date
  2. Pinch the ‘pillow’ of the condom packet between your fingers. It should stay firm and not deflate. If it does there may be a tear or hold in the packet.
  3. Squish the condom inside the packet to one side using your thumb and fingers.
  4. Tear the packet along one side. It’s best not to use scissors or your teeth so you don’t accidentally tear the condom.
  5. Slip the condom out and turn it the right way.  Hold it at the closed end, open end hanging down. Grasp the flexible inner ring and squeeze with the thumb and middle finger so it becomes long and narrow.
  6. Squat, raise one leg, sit or lie down. Gently insert the inner ring into the body. Push the inner ring up and back. This may be tricker in the arse so take your time moving it into place. Push the condom as far as it will go making sure it is not twisted. The outer ring remains outside the body.
  7. Slide the condom out holding from base. Tie it off and dispose of in the bin. Do not flush condoms!

JUST THE TIPS

Use plenty of water-based or silicone lube. Oil based lubes degrade condoms and it’s likely to break. You can get latex free condoms to use with oil-based lubes. FC2 internal condoms are latex free!

Change condoms between partners. This goes for toys as well.

Planning a party? Get in touch with us to get a stack of condoms, lube, and other fuck party supplies.

 

 

In An Emergency

What if you’re using a condom and it breaks, falls off, or doesn’t get used the whole time?

Firstly, don’t stress!

Sometimes things don’t go to plan. If you’re concerned about potential exposure to HIV – you can access PEP. PEP is an effective way to prevent HIV if you have come into contact with the virus, so long as you get to it within 72 hours of exposure.

If your partner has an undetectable viral load, your doctor will not recommend PEP.

Not sure? Contact the PEP info line or head to GET PEP for where you can get it.

 

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