Things you should remember about barrier methods

entropyforever:

Artimides: Contraception information series: Part 2

sexmadesimple:

Things you should remember about barrier methods:

  • Oil based lubricants (massage oils, Vaseline etc) degrade latex
  • Extra strength condoms can be better for anal
  • Lambskin condoms don’t protect against pregnancy Lambskin condoms DO protect against pregnancy, but not against STIs, including HIV
  • Some people are allergic to flavors
  • Condoms come in all kinds of sizes. And one brand’s large can be another brand’s regular. Shop around to see what fits.
  • Keeping barrier methods in your wallet can degrade their quality
  • A lot of folks have allergic reactions to spermicidal lubes
  • Also spermicide shortens the shelf-life of condoms
  • For that matter, barrier methods have a shelf life. Make sure yours are in date.
  • Stick to popular brands like Durex or Trojan, other less-known brands may not be of a high enough quality
  • Swap your condom if swapping from anal to vaginal
  • Use condoms for toys if you’re sharing
  • Dental dams come in various flavors
  • Vaginal condoms are generally latex free but double check because you do get the odd brand that makes them in latex.

The above information is good, but the bit about the lambskin condoms is incorrect. I fixed it. Lambskin condoms protect against pregnancy but not against STI’s - including HIV.

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5 months ago
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