Exploring the benefits and purpose of a dental dam Dental dams may not be trending across social media but could this lesser-known barrier method be a good option for you? What is a dental dam? A dental dam is a thin, stretchy piece of latex or polyurethane that can be […]
We’re talking about sexual activity that involves your butt. Anal play can be enjoyed by anyone of any gender or orientation and can be: Putting fingers or a tongue (rimming) around/inside someone’s butt Putting a dildo or other sex toy inside someone’s butt Putting a penis inside someone’s butt There […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a sexually transmissible infection (STI), you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, worried or unsure about what’s next. It might seem scary but getting an STI is not the end of the world. In fact, 4 million people in Australia will get an STI at […]
Exploring the benefits and purpose of a dental dam Dental dams may not be trending across social media but could this lesser-known barrier method be a good option for you? What is a dental dam? A dental dam is a thin, stretchy piece of latex or polyurethane that can be […]
We’re talking about sexual activity that involves your butt. Anal play can be enjoyed by anyone of any gender or orientation and can be: Putting fingers or a tongue (rimming) around/inside someone’s butt Putting a dildo or other sex toy inside someone’s butt Putting a penis inside someone’s butt There […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a sexually transmissible infection (STI), you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, worried or unsure about what’s next. It might seem scary but getting an STI is not the end of the world. In fact, 4 million people in Australia will get an STI at […]
Getting tested for sexually transmissible infections (STIs) is an important part of looking after your health. But did you know you can request an STI test from your own home? Online STI testing makes it easier than ever to access important health services, and it’s available right here in NSW! […]
If there is one thing that’s a passion killer, it’s hunting around in the bedside table draw or digging around in your handbag looking for a condom (or lube for that matter). Make sure you know where your condoms are so that when the moment comes, you’re ready. Remember to check the expiry date on your condoms before you use them too becuase expired condoms are more prone to breaking (not ideal!).
The best way to put a condom on is to practice. If you’ve got a penis, why not practice putting on a condom when you’re masturbating? That way, when it comes to having sex with a partner you’re all set and know exactly what to do. It will also give you a chance to try a bunch of different brands, sizes and styles to find the condom that’s right for you. Win, win!
If you haven’t got a penis, you can still practice putting on a condom by practicing practice on a sex toy (dildo, vibrator etc.) or find something around the house that could do the trick (bananas, zucchinis, carrots, end of a hairbrush, cucumbers etc.). Don’t forgot to wash the item afterwards to get rid of any leftover lube from the condom.
If all else failed and you’re feeling a bit lost, google it!
To reduce the risk of an external condom breaking or coming off during sex, it needs to be rolled down fully to the base of an erect penis. Take your time and enjoy lots of foreplay so that you’re both as aroused as possible before reaching for the condom (but don’t wait too long obviously).
It’s actually pretty easy to accidentally put on a condom the wrong way around, so if it happens to you, don’t stress. No matter how many condoms you’ve put on, these sorts of things happen so honestly don’t stress, no one will (or should) think anything of it. If you put a condom on the wrong way around, tear it or even if something just doesn’t seem right, simply pop it in the bin, grab a new one and try again. You’ve got this!
Do you have questions about condoms, STIs or sexual health? Ask Nurse Nettie today!
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