Condoms are very effective at preventing most STIs and unwanted pregnancy if you’re having sex with a penis (or a toy). Learn how to use them here.
There are lots of reasons why you should use condoms. They prevent mess (wet patch, so long as you remember to tie the condom after), they can help guys last longer at sex, they can make sex more stimulating, most people your age wear them for sex, they make excellent water bombs and party decorations.
The main reasons to use condoms though are: to prevent unwanted pregnancy and to prevent sexually transmitted infections if you are having entry sex. Condoms can’t offer 100% protection against both but if you use them properly they can be very effective. If you’re putting them on a penis you need to follow the instructions below or it’s more likely to break (you can put them on sex toys if you are sharing and don’t want to give each other an infection).
Here’s me, with a massive beard, showing you how in a video. Below that are illustrations to show you up close.
{Practitioner? Get this video on a CD to carry around with you on the Condom Teaching Pack, plus a slideshow, a handout and a comprehensive session plan, with loads of activities about how to teach about condoms.}
Sometimes condoms break, usually if they aren’t used properly or if they get dry. If you want to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, you can take the emergency contraception pill (well the woman can). This needs to be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex to be effective but you have up to 72 (or 120 hours in some areas) hours after sex to take it.
Other links which may help:
Condom Types: cos some people like to know what they are putting their penis inside
Busted! Contraception and pregnancy myths
Working with young people? Buy my leaflets about How to Use Condoms or even buy my training course
© Justin Hancock, 2013 bishtraining.com
Yvonne, it is quite normal for women to become wet during sex. This means that they are aroused, although this may not be the case for some women. It’s quite normal to become wet when having sex. Your friend may prefer the dryness for for his own arousal as it means it can be quite tight for him on penetration. This might not be the case for the woman though as being dry when having sex can be painful. Becoming wet is part of being sexually aroused and it’s a sign of enjoying sex. Women can become wet just by thinking or fantasising about sex, which is quite normal.
I hope this helps.