Condom application
Procedure, part 1 |
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Condoms are made of latex rubber, polyurethane or lamb intestines. One of the benefits of condoms is the ability to block sexually transmitted diseases.
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Procedure, part 2 |
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Place the condom on the head of the erect penis with the rolled up ring facing away from the penis.
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Aftercare |
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Roll the condom onto the penis while holding the tip of the condom. Most condoms are pre-lubricated. Avoid using petroleum jelly, lotions or oils, which can weaken the condom, possibly causing it to break or tear.
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Review Date:
10/13/2023
Reviewed By:
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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