It is possible to get pregnant using condoms because of the mistakes that are made during its use, such as not removing the air from the condom tip, not checking the validity of the product or opening the package with sharp objects that end up puncturing the protective material.
Thus, to prevent pregnancy, one must put the condom in the correct way or associate its use with other contraceptive methods, such as contraceptive pills, IUD or vaginal ring.
Main mistakes when using condoms
The main mistakes made when using a condom that can cause pregnancy are:
- Use overdue or old product, such as those stored in the wallet, because excessive heat can damage the material;
- Putting it on the wrong side;
- Not having enough lubrication, drying the material and favoring the rupture;
- Use petroleum-based lubricants instead of water, which damage the material;
- Open the package with the tooth or other sharp objects;
- Unroll the condom before putting it on the penis;
- Remove and reposition the same condom;
- Put on the condom after it has already had penetration unprotected;
- Do not remove the air that accumulates at the tip;
- Use a condom of the wrong size;
- Remove the penis from the vagina before it decreases in size as this prevents sperm liquid from seeping into the vagina.
Thus, to ensure its correct use, one should open the package with the hands, fitting the condom ring on the head of the penis, holding the tip with the fingers to prevent air from accumulating. Then the condom should be unrolled to the base of the penis with the other hand, checking at the end if there was air at the tip where the semen will accumulate. See more in a step-by-step guide.
Types of condoms
Condoms vary according to length and thickness, as well as other characteristics such as taste, presence of spermicide and lubricant.
It is important to pay attention at the time of purchase so that the appropriate size is used, since loose or tight condoms can escape the penis or rupture, favoring pregnancy or STD contamination.
Basic
It is the most used and easiest to find, being made of latex and with lubricants based on water or silicone.
Flavors
They are condoms with different flavors and aromas, such as strawberry, grape, mint and chocolate, and are mainly used during oral sex.
Female condom
It is thinner and larger than the male one, and should be placed inside the vagina, with its ring protecting the entire external region of the vulva. Here's how to use it here.
Condom with spermicidal gel
In addition to the lubricant, a gel that kills spermatozoa is also added to the material, increasing the effect of preventing pregnancy.
Latex free or antiallergic
As some people have allergy to latex, there are also free latex condoms, which are made of polyurethane, which avoids the allergic reactions, pain and discomfort caused by the conventional material.
Extra fine
They are thinner than the conventional ones and are more even in the penis, being used to promote sensitivity during intercourse.
Condom with gel that slows ejaculation
In addition to the lubricant, a gel is added to the material that reduces the sensitivity of the penis, prolonging the time it takes for the man to reach orgasm.
Hot and Cold or Hot and Ice
They are made with substances that warm up and cool according to the movements, increasing the sensation of pleasure in both the man and the woman.
Textured
Made with material that has small textures in high relief, they increase the pleasure of both the man and the woman, since they increase the sensitivity and the stimulation in the genitals.
Glows in the dark
They are made with phosphorescent material, which shines in the dark and encourages the couple to make jokes during intimate contact.
Diseases that condoms protect
In addition to avoiding an unwanted pregnancy, condoms also prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, syphilis and gonorrhea.
However, if skin lesions are present, the condom may not be sufficient to prevent contamination of the partner, as it does not always cover all the wounds caused by the disease, and it is important to complete the treatment of the disease before having intimate contact again .
To prevent pregnancy, see all contraceptive methods that can be used.
