Not everyone is practicing abstinence. If you’re 
having sex, make sure to use protection. When used 
correctly, condoms are almost 100% effective in 
preventing pregnancy and stopping the spread of STDs. 
Wondering what ‘correct condom use’ means? Read on…Carefully
Check the expiration date first. If the expiration 
date has passed, don’t use the condom. If the condom 
is brittle, or the package is already torn, do not use 
it.the package carefully, to make sure you don’t 
damage the condom. Put on the condom after the penis 
is hard and before genital contact with your partner.

Pinch, Place, Unroll
Pinch air from the tip of condom. Place the condom on 
the end of a hard penis. Use one hand to hold the 
condom on the tip. You want the roll on the outside, 
so it will slide down the penis. Unroll the condom all 
the way down with your other hand.

Lube Up
Using lubricant will reduce the risk of your condom 
breaking during use. It can also improve the 
sensation. Apply to the outside of the condom and 
inside of the tip. Never use oil-based lubricants such 
as hand lotion, Vaseline, massage oil or baby oil. 
These weaken latex condoms and make them more likely 
to break. ONLY use water based lubricants like 
Astroglide, Slippery Stuff, KY jelly, or spermicidal 
lubes.

Hold On Tight
After sex, hold the base of the condom tightly and 
pull out before the penis becomes soft. Try not to 
spill semen. Wrap the condom in tissue and throw in 
trash. Wash hands with soap and water before touching 
your partner’s genitals again—otherwise you could 
still be passing your body fluids unintentionally to 
your partner.

And finally…
NEVER USE A CONDOM MORE THAN ONCE!