Guide to Use a Condom =)

-Introduce yourself and explain the procedure to the patient.
-3 C's (consent, confidentiality, COMFORT)
-Dont be SHY and EMBARRASED... (for girls)
-After your demonstration on fake penis, assess the patients understanding by asking them to do it again.

Why you need to wear condom???
-reduce risk of pregnancy and of getting or pasing on a STD. (95-97% effective)

Condom care:
-always check expiry date.
-learn how to put in on and take off a condom before using one for the first time.
-store condoms in a dry,cool place away from direct heat.
-never use a condom more than once.
-only use water based lubricant with condoms. (oil-based lubricant can weaken condom and increase risk of breakage)

How to use a male condom:
-gently open the packet and take out the condom (dont tear it with your teeth/ fingenails). Check the condom is around the right wat by unrolling it slightly.
-squeeze the air out of the tip of the condom with yr thumb and forefinger and unroll t all the way down the erect penis.
-use water-based lubricant on the outside of the condom or around the partner's genital area.
-check that the condom is still on during sex. If it comes off, withdraw the penis and put on a new condom.
-after ejaculation, withdraw the penis while its still hard, holiding onto the condom at the base of the penis so that no semen leaks out.
-take off the condom, wrap it up and throw it in the bin, without letting it touch the partners genital area.


How to use female condom:
-carefully open the condom packet.
-hold the middle of the inner ring, squeeze the ring together and push the ring up into your vagina as far as it will go. When inserted correctly the inner ring should not cause any discomfort.
- the outer ring should remain ouside your vagina.
-after ejaculation, twist the outer ring to keep the semen inside and pull gently. Wrap the condom and throw it in the bin.

Pros:
-reduce risk of getting on STD's
-have no health risks
-widely available at a low cost.

Cons:
-must wear it before any genital contact occurs to be effective.
-REDUCED sensitivity.
-not suitable for people with an allergy to lubricant.

If condom fails:
Emergency contraception (EC) can be used, but effectiveness is significantly increased when taken within 24 hours. Can also be taken up to 5 days after intercourse however the effectiveness decrease as time passes.