• Put a condom1 on after the penis is erect (hard).
• If using a spermicide, put some inside the condom1 tip.
• After ejaculation and before the penis gets soft, grip the rim of the condom1 and carefully withdraw from your partner.
• If the condom1 does not have a reservoir tip, pinch the tip enough to leave a half -inch space for the semen to collect.
• Extreme temperatures-especially heat - can make latex brittle or gummy ( like an old balloon).
• So, don't store condoms in hot places like a glove compartment, your wallet or back pocket for any length of time.
• If you do carry it around for more than a few weeks without using it , throw it out and store a new one.

DO'S AND DON'TS FOR CONDOMS

THE DO'S:

• Use only water based lubricants both inside and outside the condom.
• Use a new condom1 for every act of intercourse.
• Put a condom1 on before any contact is made between the penis and any part of the partners body.
• Wrap a used condom1 in a tissue and throw it in the trash.

THE DON'TS:

• Don't use your teeth, scissors or sharp nails when opening a condom1 wrapper and make sure you can see what your doing!
• Never use lubricants that contain oils, fat or greases such as petroleum jelly ( like Vaseline) baby oils or lotion, hand or body lotions, cooking oils or oily cosmetics like cold cream. They can seriously weaken latex causing a condom1 to form tin holes and tear easily.
• Don't flush them down the toilet they will come back to haunt you!

NONOXYNOL-9

Is a mild chemical detergent that kills sperm and has been found to also kill some STD causing organisms. Some experts believe nonoxynol-9 may kill the AIDS virus. How ever some men and woman have a sensitivity or allergic reaction to nonoxynol-9 that may irritate the delicate tissues of the vagina or the male urethra. If irritation occurs, you should discontinue use.