How do I use a condom?

Steps of condom usage are shown in following diagram.

Tips for condom usage:

• Never re-use condoms, always use a new one

• Check the pack expiry date

• Keep a supply handy, where they cannot be damaged by heat, light or damp

• Take the condom out of its pack carefully

• Make sure the foil, fingernails or jewellery do not damage the rubber

• Make sure you squeeze any air out of the ‘teat’ at the top of the condom before putting it on

• Only use water based lubricants e.g. k-y jelly, not oil bases like Vaseline

• Dispose condoms carefully by wrapping them in a tissue and putting them in a bin

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