• Check the expiration date. Don’t ever use a condom that’s been stored in his wallet for years!
  • Make sure he’s putting it on correctly (not inside out) and that he leaves some space at the tip. Heck, if you have to, do it yourself!
  • It might make your “small” guy feel good to wear the biggest condom the drug store had in stock, but it’ll increase the chance of the condom slipping off. And, if your guy’s large, tiny condoms are sure to bust. So, size it right!
  • Always use latex or polyurethane condoms. Although novelty condoms may be cute, they’re not as reliable—the same goes for lambskin.
  • Be careful when you open the wrapper. A snagged condom could spell trouble.
  • If you use a condom during oral sex, get a new one for intercourse. It’s possible that your teeth (or the suction) may have damaged the condom.
  • Use an extra lubricant on the outside to cut down on friction. And putting a dab at the tip of the condom will make your guy feel like he’s not even wearing one. Don’t go grab the baby oil though; make sure the lubricant brand you use is water-based, like K-Y or Astroglide.
Unless you enjoy worrying about whether you’re carrying a baby or an STD from someone who was just supposed to be fun (or you and your guy are just not ready to be parents), you should follow the above tips to the letter. Condom mishaps are no fun and can be downright dangerous… to your health and sanity! Photo © stockphotonyc/fotolia