Condoms is , as you already know , one of the
most important forms of birth control out there ,
because not only do they prevent an unwanted
pregnancy but they also prevent STDs and STIS .
However , there are so many things many of you
might not know about it . Curious??? Then see
these 6 interesting facts about condoms.
You Should Never Keep Condoms In Your Pocket ;
A lot of people really do this because they seem
to think condoms are indestructible, and so they
don’ t give a second thought to where they keep
them . The truth is condoms can rip or tear easily.
Even in the packaging , sometimes that little rip
can be so small that you don’ t even notice it (but
sperm will !) . Between sitting down , moving
around , and the fabric moving against your body ,
the friction is enough to wear through the
packaging and get to the condom , especially if it ’ s
on the older side. You ’ re better off keeping your
condom in a drawer or a small compartment in a
handbag where they won ’ t constantly be rubbing
against something .
Some Do Not Protect Against All STDs : Although
condoms are almost 100 percent effective in
protecting against most STDS , they aren ’ t 100
percent – and that means they don’ t protect
against everything . They protect against the STDs
that are transmitted by contact of private part
fluid between two partners. They are not great
protection against herpes – you can still get
herpes from someone even if you ’ re wearing a
condom .
C ondoms Can Take Away Your Natural
Lubrication: If you ’ ve ever noticed that when
using a condom during s * x , your v ** ina quickly
dries up , that’ s totally normal . Both latex and non-
latex condoms can cause vaginal dryness , making
it uncomfortable to have s * x . If you don’ t want to
use a chemical filled lube , but your v ** ina gets
dry when using a condom , try using a safer
lubrication such as coconut oil . A little coconut oil
can be used on the outside of a condom or inside
your v ** ina for easy insertion of the man- hood.
Condoms Have An Expiration Date : Just like your
favourite snack and anything else , condoms have
an expiration date . Although condoms have a
shelf life of about four to five years , stores that
sell them don’ t necessarily pay attention to
exactly when they expire , so it’ s important that
you do . If you ’ re trying to use a condom that has
expired , it begins to lose its strength and
flexibility , and is more likely to break. Condoms
can also lose their effectiveness over time ,
making you susceptible to STDs or the chance of
pregnancy . Pay attention to the date on the box
and throw out and replace old condoms .
Talc Is A Dangerous Ingredient In Condoms For
Women : Have you ever opened a condom and
noticed a small dust of powder come out ? That
powder is talc , a dangerous ingredient some
manufacturers use in the production of condoms .
Particles of talc powder in latex condoms can
enter a girl ’ s body during s * x and irritate tissues ,
potentially causing infertility ( not able to have a
baby ), and cancer . To reduce these risks of
infertility and potential cancer , use non- latex
condoms when having s * x .
Spermicide Condoms Can Cause Irritation :
Although condoms are 97 percent effective in
protecting you against pregnancy and most STDs ,
they can still cause you some problems.
Spermicide is an ingredient found in some
condoms that kills sperm and adds lubrication .
Spermicide contains the chemical , nonoxynol - 9
which can cause irritation , itching or burning for
both the male and female . N - 9 may cause women
to experience urinary tract infections , yeast
infections and bacterial vaginosis after using
condoms containing this ingredient. Continue
reading about the side effects of N - 9 in this article
here .
We hope you learned a thing or two ??
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