6 Myths of Condom Use

Condoms are a necessary component of many healthy sexual relationships when it comes to practicing safe sex. But many myths and misinformation abound regarding proper condom use. Before deciding whether or not condoms are right for you, read the following myths about condom usage.

Myth #1: You must be 18 years old in order to buy condoms.

There is no age limit when buying condoms. If you are under 18, parent permission is not required. This is very important as many teens are hesitant to buy condoms for fear of getting into trouble with the law or their parents.

Myth #2: Condoms do not have an expiration date.

Condoms definitely have expiration dates. They may last longer if stored in a drawer as opposed to the glove compartment in your car and all the heat variances that go with that, but once the expiration date is reached, throw the condoms out as their effectiveness is compromised.

Myth #3: Condoms do not really protect from sexually transmitted diseases.

As long as condoms are properly used, they do protected from HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia and all other sexually transmitted diseases that are spread through the exchange of bodily fluids. What condoms do not protect from are STD's which are spread through skin-to-skin contact such as herpes.

Myth #4: Condoms are made of latex, therefore those allergic to latex cannot use condoms.

Those allergic to latex condoms can used condoms made of polyurethane. Polyurethane condoms offer the same level of protection as latex condoms.

Myth #5: Wearing condoms decreases pleasurable sensations.

Years ago this may have been true. But condoms have come a long way. Their thinness and various styles including advancements such as ridges and warm lubrication provide not only safety but pleasure too!

Myth #6: Stopping sexual activity to put a condom on kills the mood.

When you consider the time it takes to put a condom on and the fact that it can save your life, it should have no bearing on killing the mood. You can always have your partner put the condom on which may well add to the excitement rather than kill it.

Safe sex is definitely a priority in this day and age. And condom use is definitely a part of that equation. Dispelling the myths about condoms is an educational step in the right direction.

Source:

http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/12-std-questions-and-answers