🩸 Versatile in use: Condoms protect against HIV and many STIs.
🛡️ High protection: Used correctly, they are safe up to 99 %.
đź›’ Available everywhere: In pharmacies, supermarkets and vending machines.
⚧️ For all types of games: Safe for anal, oral and vaginal sex.
Why condoms are important during sex
Unprotected Anal sex is the main cause of HIV infection. The condom offers you just as much protection as the PrEP or Protection through therapy.
It is important to use them correctly:
- Always use plenty of lubricant (water-soluble or silicone-based) to prevent the condom from tearing. Greases and oils such as Vaseline massage oil damage the rubber and are therefore not suitable.
- First pull the rubber over the stiff cock, then spread the lubricant on the outside of the condom.
- Use a new condom for each sexual partner.
- Check from time to time whether the condom is still in place. Change the condom during long, intense sex.
- After fucking, pull the cock out while it is still stiff and hold the rubber in place.
You should pay attention to the following with condoms:
- the qualitythe condom should have a CE mark, for example
- one undamaged packaging and the Best before date
- the Correct storageProtect rubbers from heat (e.g. direct sunlight) and pressure (therefore do not keep them in your wallet or trouser pocket for long periods).
đź’ˇ Tip: Condoms are available in many sizes, materials (latex, polyurethane) and strengths
try out different ones until you find your favourite!
Why condoms are important during sex
Condoms are the classic choice for safer sex, and for good reason.
They reliably protect against HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia and other STIs.
Condoms are universal, easy to obtain and ready to use when things get hot.
They protect you and your partner - without any major preparation.
How safe are condoms really?
Condoms are Extremely safe, if they are used correctly.
Studies show: Protection against HIV is over 99 %.
Mistakes are usually caused by:
- Wrong size
- Expired product
- Too little lubricant or the wrong lubricant
- Damaged packaging
With the right handling and fit, condoms are your reliable companion for safe sex.
FAQ - Everything you want to know about condoms
Condoms are a central component of safer sex. Here we clarify the most important questions about use and safety.
Yes, when used correctly, condoms offer almost complete protection against HIV.
They prevent infectious bodily fluids from being transmitted, thus minimising the risk.
Only very rarely. It is usually due to the wrong size, too little lubricant or damage.
When used correctly and in the right size, condoms are extremely stable.
Measure the circumference of your erect penis and divide it by two - this will give you the right size. Nominal width.
Condoms should be tight, but not too tight. Try out different brands until it fits perfectly.
Yes, latex-free condoms made of polyurethane or polyisoprene are just as safe and feel just as comfortable.
They are suitable for people with latex allergies or sensitive skin.
Yes - but only Water- or silicone-based lubricant.
Grease or oil-based lubricants (e.g. Vaseline, body lotion) can attack the material and lead to tearing.
Yes, condoms are also highly effective during anal intercourse.
Important: always use sufficient lubricant - this reduces friction and prevents tears.
More about HIV
- Intake & Prep-Checks
- Safer sex accident / PEP
- Protection through therapy
- Prep
- Protection through Doxy-PEP/PrEP
- Condoms
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