CONDOMS AND OTHER LATEX ITEMS

Latex items, also called "barrier" methods, are methods that provide a latex or polyurethane barrier during oral, vaginal, anal sex or manual sex (using your hands or fingers). You do not need to see a health care provider to get one of these methods. You can easily walk up to our onsite pharmacy and request them. 

Latex and even non-latex items (like polyeurethane or nitrile) used for sex should only be used once.  Never pair two of these items (using 2 condoms at once is not recommended) because they can cause friction and possibly tear.  The use of lubricant always helps to make latex and non-latex items feel more "real."

What are male condoms?
The male condom is a sheath made out of thin latex, polyurethane, or animal skin. Condoms collect the semen during ejaculation. Condoms help to protect against both pregnancy and STIs, and are up to 97% effective if used correctly.

Instructions:
1. Make the decision with your partner to have sex
2. Get a condom
3. Check the expiration date (written on the back of the condom package)
4. Check for air in package
5. Push condom to one side of the package and open carefully
6. Check direction of condom make sure the condom rolls down
7. Pinch the tip of condom
8. Roll condom down to the base of the penis
9. Do your thang
10. Pull out while the penis is still erect, and away from your partner
11. Remove condom
12. Throw away the condom in the trash


What is a female condom?
A female condom is a barrier that is used for vaginal and anal sex. It is kept in place by a flexible ring that is used to line up against the cervix. Female condoms help to protect against both pregnancy and STIs, and are highly effective if used correctly.

Instructions:
Insert inner ring into vagina; outside ring lies against the outer lips. If used for anal sex, remove the inner ring and insert condom into anus; outside ring lies against anal opening.

What is a dental dam?
A dental dam is a latex barrier used during oral sex (mouth-vagina/mouth-anus) to reduce the chances of contracting STIs.

Instructions:
Hold dental dam over desired area.

What are latex gloves used for?
Latex gloves are used to cover the hand during manual sex (using hands or fingers), and can help reduce the chances of contracting some STIs.

Instructions:
Place glove on hand; add lubricant as necessary.

Whats a finger cot?
Finger cots are used for fingering the vagina or anus, and can help reduce the chances of contracting some STIs.

Instructions:
Roll the cot down to the base of the finger.