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. Condoms can’t offer 100% protection against both but if you use them properly they can be very effective.
Here’s me, with a massive beard, showing you how in a video. Below that are illustrations to show you up close.
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.
Working with young people? Buy my leaflets about How to Use Condoms or even buy my training course
Brook THT FPA
