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However, other forms of contraception will not protect you against STIs. You'll still be at risk of STIs if the condom breaks. Where to get condoms
If you're having vaginal sex, sperm can sometimes get into the vagina during sex, even when using a condom. This may happen if: After you ejaculate, hold onto the condom’s base while pulling out. This will prevent it from slipping off. Golub SA, Starks TJ, Payton G, Parsons JT. The critical role of intimacy in the sexual risk behaviors of gay and bisexual men. AIDS and Behavior. 2011 doi: 10.1007/s10461-011-9972-4. [ PMC free article] [ PubMed] [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar] Most standard size condoms have a width of 52 mm or 2.05 inches. The circumference is twice the width size, which is about 4.1 inches. Table 1: Available condom sizes and corresponding penis size Condom size Polyurethane condoms provide effective barriers against HIV and bacterial STIs. However, polyurethane is less flexible than latex, which makes them slightly more fragile than latex condoms. PolyisopreneThere are many condoms to choose from, and most people should not have trouble finding a condom that fits. Manufacturers base condom sizes on both length and width measurements. Ultra thin and lubricated; one of the most sensitive condoms available; known best for their use in adult films
Some people may be allergic to latex, plastic or spermicides, but you can get condoms that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction.Experiment with a female condom."For smaller than average penises, a smaller sized condom — look for 'snug fit' or 'tight grip' on the label — can work well," sex educator Sarah Sloane advises. "Another great option, especially for folks that don't like traditional condoms, is the FC2 female condom, which is worn by the person being penetrated and therefore works great for all penis sizes. Halkitis PN, Parsons JT. Recreational drug use and HIV-risk sexual behavior among men frequenting gay social venues. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services. 2002; 14:19–38. [ Google Scholar] Using a penis extender can be fun for both of you. "You may want to go beyond your local adult toy store and use the Internet to seek out some custom prosthetics such as those specifically designed for transmen — they also work great for people with micropenises," Koomah says. The problem with many extenders is that they don't stimulate the wearer very much, sex educator Kelly Shibari points out — as a rep for the sex toy company Perfect Fit Brand, she recommends its penis extender for the toy's interior ribs and nubs, which are designed to make the wearer feel great too. Sloane advocates body-safe, semi-rigid extenders that loop around both penis base and scrotum to keep them in place. "Once a bit of lube is added to the inside, the snugness and suction make it feel as amazing to the wearer as the firm penetration does to the receiver," she says.