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Condoms help protect the body from sexually transmitted infections and effectively prevent pregnancy. However, due to the cultural tradition of Vietnamese people, they are often shy when it comes to sensitive issues, so in addition to the utility, many people still do not have a clear understanding of other issues such as usage, size, classification. condom.1. Common mistakes when wearing a condom on the penis
Due to high desire before sex, many men are often in a hurry to handle condoms that are torn or easily slip off. To avoid these problems from happening, you should take a few seconds to adjust and make sure the condom is properly placed.
Trắc nghiệm: Sự thật trần trụi về bao cao su
Sử dụng bao cao su là phương pháp phổ biến hiện nay để tránh mang thai ngoài ý muốn và nguy cơ lây các bệnh đường tình dục khi quan hệ tình dục. Vậy bạn đã có những hiểu biết về bao cao su? Trả lời nhanh một số câu hỏi trắc nghiệm sau sẽ giúp bạn có thêm những thông tin bổ ích về vấn đề này.
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2. How to choose the right size condom
To avoid problems during sex, you should choose to buy a condom that fits not too short, too tight or too wide to ensure the best protection.
Condoms only protect covered areas. So size plays an important role. If the condom is too short, it can allow diseases to pass through, and if it is too wide, it can slip off during orgasm.
If a man has a penis longer than 7 inches or 4.5 - 5 inches long, choose a larger-than-normal condom.
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3. The origin of the condom
The origin of the condom is still a mystery. There is a story that someone invented the condom in response to King Charles II's need to prevent unwanted pregnancy. However, this is just a fictional story and has no real proof. Others have said that condoms first appeared in Egypt, when the Egyptians wore a penis covering in different colors in ancient times. But the earliest description of condoms appeared in 1564. An Italian anatomist claimed to have invented a linen-covered penis encapsulation, which was later tried by 1,100 men. it to protect against syphilis and none of them get the disease.
4. How to choose a safe lubricant condom
Using a latex condom is a smart choice. However, latex condoms are made from the latex of the rubber tree, and if you put lubricant on it, it will cause a chemical reaction. As a result, holes appear to allow sperm to pass through, reducing the effectiveness of contraception.
Instead, if you want to have a smoother and safer sex, you should choose lubricant condoms. Oil-based lubricants such as petroleum jelly and baby oil can harm a woman's vagina. Preferred products are water- or silicone-based lubricants such as K-Y jelly, Astroglide or simply plain plain water and saliva.
5. How are condoms checked for quality?
Condom manufacturers will perform quality checks before condoms are sold. Inspectors and manufacturing plants will perform the test by filling the condoms with water. If a condom is punctured, water will flow through, the product is considered poor quality. You should not perform this test with a condom used during sex because it can reduce pleasure.
6. Do all condoms provide the same protection?
Các loại bao cao su đều có tác dụng bảo vệ khác nhau
The three main types of condoms circulating on the market are latex, polyurethane and animal skin (sheepskin). All types of condoms are effective in preventing pregnancy, but not all types help prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Organic or animal skin condoms often made from the intestinal lining of sheep do not help prevent sexually transmitted infections. The virus can enter the body through small holes that cannot be penetrated by sperm. That is, there are still very small holes that viruses can penetrate through.
Other condoms such as latex and polyurethane offer good STI protection. In addition, they have their own advantages. Latex condoms are widely used, affordable for most people. Polyurethane condoms are used for men allergic to latex, thinner, so it makes the user feel looser when put on.
7. Are condoms the most commonly used contraceptive method today?
Condoms have many advantages in preventing unwanted pregnancy such as being easy to find (available at most drugstores, supermarkets,...), easy to use and no need to use drugs. Plus, condoms are the only way to reduce both the risk of pregnancy and STIs.
However, at present, oral contraceptives are still the most used method among women of reproductive age. Typically, a woman uses a condom the first time she has sex, then switches to cyclical oral contraceptives until she wants to have her first child, and finally sterilizes (by surgical ligation). fallopian tubes) when it is certain to stop giving birth.
Trending is that more and more people choose condoms to prevent pregnancy. It is a result of increased disease prevention awareness.
8. Does wearing 2 condoms at the same time double the protection?
Wearing 2 condoms at the same time in men can cause friction between them and increase the chance of tearing. Men and women using condoms at the same time can cause them to stick together and slip out of place.
For women who have never used a female condom, putting the condom in place up to 8 hours before sex will help get used to the feeling faster. The female condom has a polyurethane pocket that works by creating a barrier between the cervix and semen.
9. If used correctly, how effective is a condom?
Nếu được sử dụng đúng cách, hiệu quả bảo vệ của bao cao su là bao nhiêu?
Condoms are 98% effective if used correctly. If the condom does not have a tab, to remove it, the user should gently pinch the tip of the condom. When putting on a condom, leave a small space between the tip of the penis and the tip of the condom. Both methods are intended to prevent the condom from being stretched when semen spills out.
10. Where should condoms be stored?
Condoms are more likely to break when exposed to air, heat and light for a long time. The most ideal space for storage is in cool and dry places such as bedside cabinets, drawers,... Users should check the expiration date of condoms before buying, most condoms are still effective. protection for a period of 3 to 5 years. If the opened condom is dry, sticky, or hard, throw it away and buy a new one. If you put a condom in your pocket, the best quality is only guaranteed for 1-2 hours.
11. How to properly open a condom
In a moment of euphoria, a hasty attitude to tear the coating with teeth, sharp scissors or fingernails can tear the condom. So, before having sex, calm down and open it carefully.
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Reference source: Webmd.com
