Condom application - series

Condom application - series

Condoms are made of latex rubber, polyurethane or lamb intestines. One of the benefits of condoms is the ability to block sexually transmitted diseases.

Procedure, part 1

Condom application - series

Place the condom on the head of the erect penis with the rolled up ring facing away from the penis.

Procedure, part 2

Condom application - series

Roll the condom onto the penis while holding the tip of the condom. Most condoms are prelubricated. Avoid using petroleum jelly, lotions or oils, which can weaken the condom, possibly causing it to break or tear.

Aftercare



Review Date: 5/24/2006
Reviewed By: Charlotte Grayson, MD, Private Practice specializing in Internal Medicine, Smyrna, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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