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Some condoms have extra features like tingling lubrication or ribbing that can make sex more pleasurable for both partners. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6pEP3TpJkezphKDVRqmLNy\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"If a condom is uncomfortable, there are different sizes and types of condoms that can offer a better fit. Using the correct size is important, as condoms that are too small or tight might break, and condoms that are too big might slip off. Lubricants can help sex feel better for everyone (1). \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Does it matter which lubricant I use?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Yes\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". The best \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2R6QxUDwtqcKeoAKwug0kO\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"value\":\"lubricant\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"entry-hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" for vaginal or anal sex with a condom is water-based or silicone-based lube (1). Oil-based lubes (or any other oil products like petroleum jelly or mineral oil) should not be used with latex condoms, as they may cause them to break (9). Plus, sex with lube feels good! In a 2013 study, most women reported that lube made sex feel “more comfortable,” “more pleasurable,” and simply “better” (10 ). 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STIs such as HIV, syphilis, herpes, gonorrhoea, HPV, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2Tf9MyiLKwAeWCisWKOImu\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"value\":\"trichomoniasis\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"entry-hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", and chlamydia, can all be contracted during oral sex (12, 13). Using either a condom or a dental dam during oral sex can prevent sharing between partner’s mouths and genitals (13). Flavored condoms can mask the taste of latex.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A US study found condoms were 70% effective in preventing transmission of HIV during anal sex with a person living with HIV (14). The anus does not produce enough natural lubrication on its own. Decreased lubrication can allow for skin to break and bleed; this allows the virus to move from one person to another more easily. A personal lubricant can make anal sex safer (15). Using a silicone or water-based \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2R6QxUDwtqcKeoAKwug0kO\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"value\":\"lubricant\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"entry-hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" decreases the chances of condom breakage while having anal sex (1), but oil-based lubricants weaken latex and should not be used(1). Saliva does not provide enough lubrication (15).\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Do I need to use condoms if I’m on the pill? 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Unless you are positive that you and your partner only have sex together and you both have recently tested negative for STIs, it is a good idea to use condoms.  Anyone can get a sexually transmitted infection, sometimes without noticeable symptoms (1). Although some STIs produce \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6JihXp3eLug0AIocUSGWmi\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"value\":\"discharge\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"entry-hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" or other visible signs, it’s not always possible to tell by looking at someone if they have an STI (1).\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"I don’t have any sex involving a penis. 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Since the directions are sometimes in fine print, here are some tips. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"What is the correct way to put on a condom (1)?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"1.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Check the expiration date printed on the wrapper or box and make sure the condom is not expired.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"2.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Open the package carefully—use only your hands to open it and no tools or teeth.  Take a look at the condom to check that it’s not brittle, dried out or damaged.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"3.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Look at the condom to make sure it will roll in the \\\"correct\\\" way. 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Many different non-latex condoms are available: condoms can be made of polyurethane, polyisoprene, AT-10 synthetic resin, synthetic nitrile rubber, or lambskin (1). These are readily available at most pharmacies and can be used in the same way as a latex condom. Lambskin condoms do not protect against STIs (1).\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Internal \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"wDEDHPjgCk8IIW6aCqcu2\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"value\":\"condoms\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"entry-hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" are often made of polyurethane or nitrile, which is safe to use for people who are allergic to latex (1). 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If a condom breaks and you're not using any other birth control, you can go to a pharmacy and buy emergency contraception if you want to prevent pregnancy (1). \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"What if my partner doesn’t want to use a condom?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"3kJtcQFUF6lmg9bJLT3Qkk\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Birth control and condom use are the responsibility of all people who engage in sex together in a relationship. Be open with your partner about what you want and what makes you feel safe. You may be the first person to bring up the conversation about using condoms, but an ideal partner respects your request even if they haven’t talked about it before. Never feel pressured to agree to something that makes you feel unsafe. It might help to prepare some answers or think of what to do if your partner gives you any common condom excuses.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Wearing a condom when asked is an important part of sexual consent. There are times when power imbalances might make asking your partner to wear a condom an unsafe request. Sexual consent is not always an option. Some relationships are abusive verbally, emotionally, physically, or any combination of these. If asking your partner to wear a condom puts you at risk for violence or injury, you might consider invisible forms of birth control like the shot. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"Any person who forces or pressures you to participate in sexual activities that you do not want to is an unsafe person. If a partner is not willing to listen about how their actions make you feel or they respond with anger or violence, there is help. 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Everyone deserves to feel safe in a relationship and during sex. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"blockquote\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Let’s wrap this up:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Now that you know more about condoms, you can decide what level of risk is okay for you, and choose what kind of contraception or protection to use. The most effective way to prevent pregnancy is to use condoms and another form of birth control. 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