Why are we seeing such a declining trend in
condom use?


At the individual level condoms remain unsexy.
Many men won’t use them because they believe
they reduce sexual pleasure and many women are
afraid to ask their partners to use them for fear of
being called a slut and possibly facing violence.

Are condoms really effective?
If used correctly and consistently, condoms are
highly effective. They act as a barrier to prevent
partners coming into contact with each other's
sexual secretions.

I am told that some condoms burst during
intercourse. What may cause condoms to burst?
Condom bursting may be due to:
• Friction caused by lack of pre-intimacy
• Incorrect use such as failure to squeeze the
air out of the tip when putting the condom on to
create space for the semen
• Using the wrong lubrication, i.e. Vaseline or
other oil-based products, which weakens the
latex

Is it necessary to use condoms when one is HIV
positive?
• Yes, even when both the partners are infected,
to avoid re-infection. Everyone’s virus is slightly
different, using people's own DNA to replicate.
Re-infection adds strain on the immune system,
weakening it.
• If one partner is negative and the other
positive, it is important to maintain condom use
to ensure that the HIV negative partner does not
contract the virus.

Why do some people develop irritations when
they use condoms?
Some people are allergic to the latex from which
condoms are made. However, in circumstances
where irritation continues seek medical attention
or access condoms which are made of other
materials such as polyurethane (plastic).


Does using two condoms at the same time
provide double protection?
No. One condom if used correctly is enough to
provide you with adequate protection.

Does using both a male and female condom at
the same time provide more protection?
No. A couple can decide to use either a male or
female condom but not both at the same time.
The friction between the two rubber surfaces can
lead to damage

Is it okay to apply Vaseline on a condom for
lubrication?
No. Vaseline and other oil-based lubricants such
as baby oil weaken the rubber and cause the
condom to tear.

Can a condom be ineffective before its expiry
date?
Yes. Depending on how it is handled/ stored, a
condom can lose its effectiveness before the
expiry date if stored in hot or damp place or
exposed to direct sunlight. Make sure you don’t
keep condoms in your wallet.

Can an expired condom offer protection if
doubled?
No. Condoms will have lost their measured
effectiveness three years from the stipulated date
of manufacture.

Do condoms cause cancer?
No. There is no scientific evidence linking cancer
to condom use.

Can one condom be used more than once?
No. A condom should be used once and disposed
of.

Can a condom fit small and big penis sizes?
Yes. A condom has the capacity to expand and fit
all sizes for adult sexually active persons. Men
with large joysticks might find larger condoms
more comfortable.

For how long can one condom be used in a
sexual intercourse?
A condom remains effective for one round of sex.

Can one get infected with STIs/HIV during the
process of removing a condom after a sexual
intercourse?
It is possible for infection to occur if you have
wounds or sores on your fingers which might
come into contact with sexual fluids or if one
cleaning cloth is used for both partners.

Is true that some people get infected with STIs in
spite of using condoms consistently?
Using a condom correctly and consistently
protects from most sexually transmitted
infections. It is possible to be infected during
other sex acts such as MouthAction. You can also be
infected with some STIs through contact with
infected blood.

What should a person do when a partner objects
to condom use?
Ideally, be assertive and say “No condom no sex!”
Try to educate your partner on the great benefits
of condom use, such as prolonged erection.

Should married couples also use condoms?
Yes for several reasons. People may not be aware
of each other’s HIV status; one of the partners
might be cheating; condom usage is encourage in
couples that are sero-discordant and condoms
are also an excellent form of birth control for
couples choose to space out their pregnancies.

Why do some condoms have a bad smell?
The bad smell may be due to chemical
compounds which were not washed out during
the production process, some condoms have a
rubber-related smell unless they are scented.

Which is the best condom to use?
Which is the best soap to use if you need to get
clean? ALL condoms distributed by the
Department of Health and HIV organisations are
effective. Make sure they have not expired by
checking the date stamp before use. There are
lots of brands available so try a few to work out
which ones you prefer.

Do condoms make sex less pleasurable?
No. In fact many people report feeling freer and
more relaxed during sex because they aren’t
worrying about infection. There is also the added
benefit of prolonged erection for many men. Used
properly and consistently, condoms can actually
increase sexual pleasure.


Source: [url]m.news24.com/health24/Medical/HIV-AIDS/Disease-prevention/The-facts-about-condoms-20150212[/url]

onuzoriyeuma:
e too long

Blackett:
Abstinence is the best condom.

oluvick:


Very true. But what of those that cannot abstain?

Play safe!

or better still,

don't play at all

njuwo:
Op wetin? This thing too long, why you dey give me this kind long thing about condom to read? I dey go for condom exam?

Ishilove:
Very educative piece for those people who refuse to allow Jesus into their life and abstain.

I don't know why but I was just chuckling throughout this article...

Cc: Eyop, Burger01, zyxxx,barcanista, Adesiji77, coogar

Eyop:


Ishilove,me no even sabi dis thing again oh. I don give my life to Christ since oh.

Ishilove:

Well, condoms are contraceptives, so even married people use it for birth control. I'm inviting you to read for future purposes

Ishilove:
Very educative piece for those people who refuse to allow Jesus into their life and abstain.

I don't know why but I was just chuckling throughout this article...

Cc: Eyop, Burger01, zyxxx,barcanista, Adesiji77, coogar

barcanista:
Ishilove, you forget to add my brothers-in-struggle Donphilopus Omenka and Caseless

Anyway, I repented 5 minutes ago. Can we go and envagelise in Eko Hotel? We can make the fire in us to burn and move the ministry to a sweet permanent site.

Ishilove:
Very educative piece for those people who refuse to allow Jesus into their life and abstain.

I don't know why but I was just chuckling throughout this article...

Cc: Eyop, Burger01, zyxxx,barcanista, Adesiji77, coogar

donphilopus:


Them don even still know you for sexuality section o... Chai... Cunt-inu,,, diaris God!!!

omenka:
Baba, Barcanista don cast finish for this zanga! He's strictly O.H.O!!

donphilopus:


Them don even still know you for sexuality section o... Chai... Cunt-inu,,, diaris God!!!

barcanista:
My brother, na Ishilove set me up o.

Ishilove:
Very educative piece for those people who refuse to allow Jesus into their life and abstain.

I don't know why but I was just chuckling throughout this article...

Cc: Eyop, Burger01, zyxxx,barcanista, Adesiji77, coogar

omenka:
Baba, Barcanista don cast finish for this zanga! He's strictly O.H.O!!

donphilopus:


. Ur matter don cast den.

barcanista:
You know say Ishilove na my exGF? She threatened to tarnish my good boy image. She's only livinf to the threat, but nairalanders can't be deceived

donphilopus:


Do you mean your exGF or your ex-Sugarmummy? I guess it was a typo sha... Na person mama be that o

Adesiji77:


ROTFL

donphilopus:


Do you mean your exGF or your ex-Sugarmummy? I guess it was a typo sha... Na person mama be that o

barcanista:
She no tell me that one sha. But you sha see why she de tarnish my image?