{"id":11646,"date":"2022-06-24T07:14:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T07:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/?p=11646"},"modified":"2022-07-04T09:07:18","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T09:07:18","slug":"reasons-to-use-condoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/reasons-to-use-condoms\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons to Use Condoms: The Ultimate Guide to Make Sex Better"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that more than 25 different diseases can be transmitted sexually?\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that many STDs have no symptoms?\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that condoms actually boost pleasure?\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These facts bring us to the <\/span><b>reasons to use condoms <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we will cover in this blog.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple pieces of research about condoms talk about their efficacy against HIV- The most deadly sexually transmitted infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the primary <\/span><b>reasons to use condoms? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only HIV, using condoms while consummating also acts as a protective barrier against unintended pregnancies along with a shield against gonorrhea, chlamydia &amp; trichomoniasis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When discussing cervical cancer (an HPV-associated disease) reducing rate, condoms also have a major role to play here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today\u2019s youth must get easy access and the right information about the <\/span><b>benefits of using condoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to protect their health &amp; lives. Here\u2019s an elaborate guide to take you through the <\/span><b>importance of using condoms <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and other vital pieces of information. But before that, here are some of the excuses you can hear your partner making for not wearing a condom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condom reduces pleasure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot find the right size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am too big for a condom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He can\u2019t find the right condom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condom is an interruption.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"1-condoms-and-std-prevention\">1. Condoms and STD Prevention<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During penetrative sex, both external &amp; internal condoms are the only effective ways to stop STI transmission, says <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keciagaither.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kecia Gaither<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, who\u2019s double board-certified in OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During cunnilingus <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(stimulation of the female genitals using the tongue or lips)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&amp; anilingus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (sexual stimulation of the anus by the tongue or mouth)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, using safety precautions reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, that\u2019s highly underrated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How Condoms Reduce The Risk Of STD?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It blocks the direct contact between the skin, genitals, mucosa, and secretions that are responsible for sexually transmitted infections &amp; diseases.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-saves-you-from-unwanted-pregnancy\">2. Saves You From Unwanted Pregnancy<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diaphragms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 96% effective<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cervical Caps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 77% to 83% effective<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sponges:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 76% effective<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Ring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 91% effective<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to preventing pregnancy, both external and internal condoms are effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"i-external-condoms\">(i) External Condoms<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When used in the right way, external condoms are 99% effective. Please read \u2018when used in the right way\u2019 again and again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But as we know, perfection is tough; it would be right to say that condoms are 85% effective where unwanted pregnancies are concerned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>So what\u2019s the right way?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never forget to check the expiry date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never double bag.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One condom is meant for one-time use.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be taken off when erection starts to lose.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put it on before any type of genital contact.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s advised to use it with lubes (remember to avoid oil-based lubes, arousal oils &amp; massage oils that are responsible for degrading latex)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For ejaculation, leave some space. One to two centimeters are good.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"ii-internal-condoms\">(ii) Internal Condoms<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though they are 95% effective, human errors can reduce effectiveness to 75%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>So what\u2019s the right way?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never forget to check the expiry date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear it before any vaginal contact.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never double bag. One is enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never use an internal condom like an external condom.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should not be twisted.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One condom is meant for one-time use. Never re-use.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be in place when the penis goes inside.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the condom has semen, the outer ring must be twisted before removing it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not that hard, right?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-safe-alternatives-are-available-with-no-side-effects\">3. Safe Alternatives Are Available With No Side-Effects!<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per America\u2019s Asthma &amp; Allergy Foundation, only 1% of the total population is allergic to latex. This means the chances of side effects are pretty low. It\u2019s one of the prominent <\/span><b>advantages of using condoms.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For that 1%, there are non-latex condoms made with polyisoprene, polyurethane, or polyethylene that are equally effective against STIs &amp; STDs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-easy-access-cheaper\">4. Easy Access &amp; Cheaper<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily get your hands on a pack of your choice from any drug store, grocery store, mart, or multi-purpose mega shop at a very affordable price. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in some cities, you can buy them online in just a few clicks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s one reason why it\u2019s an easy and convenient option preferred by most. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-boosts-sexual-pleasure\">5. Boosts Sexual Pleasure<\/h3>\n<p><b>The importance of condoms <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is not just limited to STDs, infections, pregnancies, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Myth:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Condoms are a barrier to sexual pleasure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Truth:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Condoms make sex even better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>How?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The options available, like ribbed, dotted, etc., actually enhance the sensation that adds to the pleasure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are stressed about sex-related problems, it directly leads to making it less enjoyable. Using a condom to be stress-free is an indirect way to enjoy intimacy with your partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"6-the-penetrative-sex-lasts-longer\">6. The Penetrative Sex Lasts Longer<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best <\/span><b>reasons to use condoms <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is sex\u2019s durability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both for penis owners &amp; their partners who wish ejaculation doesn\u2019t happen quickly, condoms are the secret. They allow the male to stay longer without orgasming, which brings in a double dose of pleasure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommend Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/different-contraceptive-method-choice\/\">Inky Pinky Ponky: Which Contraception Methods to Choose From?<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/how-to-have-safe-sex\/\">How to Have Safe Sex: Sex Is Like a Password; Best When Kept Safe.<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-have-safe-sex-first-time\/\">Getting Ready? ? Find Out Tips on How to Have Safe Sex First Time!<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"7-now-the-variety\">7. Now The Variety<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By now, you must be aware of endless condom varieties that are made, keeping in mind to provide the users with a variety of experiences that\u2019s not even possible in unsafe sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different lubrication is available, like fire, ice, chilly, etc., that enhance sensations like crazy. Mutually agree &amp; have unlimited fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-reduce-risks-of-other-infections\">8. Reduce Risks of Other Infections<\/h3>\n<p><b>Condoms to prevent STDs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are a full-proof plan, but they also save from other infections that are a complete add-on. How?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semen is known to disbalance the vagina\u2019s pH, which makes it hard for the bacteria that fight infection to survive. Condoms do not allow semen to come in contact with the vagina, which keeps the normal pH level balanced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"9-the-clean-up-process-is-quick-easy\">9. The Clean-Up Process is Quick &amp; Easy<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be one reason <\/span><b>why condom is important <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for many people. You don\u2019t have to shower or mess things up with tissues every time you have sex. Good point? What do you say?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"10-be-a-responsible-adult\">10. Be a Responsible Adult<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoyment is one part of sex, while safety is yet another very vital part that must be taken care of. Using a condom means you are vigilant about your sexual health; that speaks volumes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-final-verdict\">The Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe the <\/span><b>10 reasons to use condoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> above are enough to convince you of the <\/span><b>importance of condoms <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during sexual intimacy with your partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s OKAY and right to depend on other methods, but given how everything happens externally with ease, adopting this method over others is a big thumbs up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Download the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">TrulyMadly<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Dating App for\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/TRULYM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Android and iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that more than 25 different diseases can be transmitted sexually?\u00a0 Did you know that many&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11660,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2548],"tags":[3271,3270,3272],"featured_image_src":{"landsacpe":["https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10-Reasons-to-Use-Condoms-The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Make-Sex-Better.webp",1920,1280,false],"list":["https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10-Reasons-to-Use-Condoms-The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Make-Sex-Better.webp",1920,1280,false],"medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10-Reasons-to-Use-Condoms-The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Make-Sex-Better.webp?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1",300,200,true],"full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10-Reasons-to-Use-Condoms-The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Make-Sex-Better.webp?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1",1920,1280,false]},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/10-Reasons-to-Use-Condoms-The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Make-Sex-Better.webp?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11646"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11646"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11646\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11704,"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11646\/revisions\/11704"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11660"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trulymadly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}