Tips to stay safe this Valentine season

The Valentine season is here again!!! This is the season we share love and spend quality time with our loved ones, exchange gifts ,visit the orphanage, visit the sick in the hospitals, the destitute in the society, the prisoners in the prisons etc

Valentine means different things to different people. This period is really an exciting period for young people who think it is the best time to have sexual relationship with their partners. 

As we celebrate Valentine with our lovers, friends etc I just want to remind us of the ABC ways of preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STIs( Sexually transmitted infections). They are as follows;

A - Abstinence
 B - Be Faithful
 C - Use of condoms

A and B ways of preventing spread of HIV/AIDs are self explanatory.I will talk about the C-Condoms.  Am sure most of us know what condoms are and what they are used for. Condoms are actually latex tubing worn over the penis by either the male or in vagina by the female partner during sexual intercourse for the purpose of preventing pregnancy or protecting against sexually transmitted infections. I will concentrate on male condoms in this post. 

To reduce spread of HIV/AIDS, STIs like Genital  Herpes, Gonorrhea, Syphilis,Hepatitis B and C, Human Papilloma Virus(HPV) etc , Unwanted pregnancy, the use of condom is always advocated for in other to have a safer sex.

There are varieties of condoms in the market. Always bear in mind the following  when buying one;

• Lubricants; Always buy condoms with luburicant, this will reduce the friction between you and your partner, thereby reducing the risks of having a burst condom during intercourse.
• Size; Condoms come in different  sizes. Men have different sizes of penis so always try and get the one that fits you well. They come in ultra, max,and slim fit sizes. This also prevents accidents of condoms slipping off the phallus during coitus(sex).
• Texture; Always go for the right feel. It makes you comfortable whenever you wear it and you also have maximum satisfaction with your partner. Some condoms are also too thin, this type of condom can burst as well during intercourse. Use the right texture to prevent transmission of infection and unwanted pregnancy.
• Allergic reactions; Always look out for condoms with hypoallergenic content.Some people can react with the lubricants or the latex as well.
• Reservoir tip ; Look out for condoms with reservoir tip. This is were the semen collect after ejaculation (release)
• Affordable; Go for condoms that you can afford any time any day but still with the right quality.
• Colour, Smell ; Just like they say 'Variety is the spice of life'. You can try different colours and flavours just to spice up your love life with your partner.

Below is a model of a phallus showing how to wear a condom. We need to know how to wear the condom well in other to avoid burst condoms or condoms slipping off the phallus during intercourse. We teach our clients and patients when they visit the HIV clinic or the family planing clinic how to wear the condom.

A model of the phallus.

Lets assume this is an erect penis of a dark skinned man . lol 

Open the condom and look at the edge to know the right direction so that when it is placed on the penis it rolls down easily with the aid of your fingers wrapped round it.

If you look closely you will see the reservoir tip I talked about earlier. When sliding down the condom down the erect penis don't slip it all in, leave the reservoir tip for the semen to collect in it. Do it gently by holding the tip while rolling down the rest of the condom down to the base of the penis.

Of course you go to the convenience to remove the used condom after the intercourse.

Please read HERE in cases of burst condoms 

I hope you understood the process of wearing the condom using the model. Stay safe guys. Please do feel free to ask questions in the comment section. 

Do have a wonderful Valentine and loads of fun with your loved ones.

Thanks for visiting.