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Condom

A condom is a method of contraception. A condom is a thin rubber sleeve for the penis. It collects the semen when a man ejaculates.

Condoms are available in different sizes, depending on the thickness of the penis. The condom should not be too tight or too loose.

Condom

How to put on a condom

Put on a condom before penetration. Do it in the following way:

  • Check that the expiry date has not yet passed. Only use condoms with the CE quality label on the wrapping.
  • Tear the pouch open at the incision. Do not open it with scissors, a knife or your teeth and be careful with long fingernails. The condom may tear.
  • Pull back the foreskin if the penis is not circumcised. Squeeze the tip of the condom to leave room for the semen and put the condom on top of the penis. The penis should be hard (erection).
  • Make sure the rolled-up rim of the condom is on the outside. Roll down the condom over the entire penis so it does not slip off.
  • Take the condom off the penis after ejaculation. Do this while the penis is still hard.
  • Hold the condom by the rim and make sure no semen spills out.
  • Tie the condom in a knot. This prevents semen from spilling out. Throw the used condom in a bin.

Check that the expiry date has not yet passed. Only use condoms with the CE quality label on the wrapping.

Tear the pouch open at the incision.

Squeeze the tip of the condom to leave room for the semen and put the condom on top of the penis.

Make sure the rolled-up rim of the condom is on the outside. Roll down the condom over the entire penis so it does not slip off during sex.

The condom is ready for use.

Pull back the penis after ejaculation. Do this while the penis is still hard and hold the condom by the rim.

Remove the condom. Hold the condom by the rim and make sure no semen spills out.

Tie the condom in a knot. This prevents semen from spilling out. Throw the used condom in a bin.

Only use the condom once.

Do not use 2 condoms at the same time. The condoms may tear.

Only use water-based lubricants on the condom.

Less reliable when used incorrectly

When a condom is used correctly, it is a very reliable method of contraception. However, the condom is often not used in the way explained above. In that case, the condom is much less reliable. 

Less reliable

Protection against HIV and STIs

The condom also protects against HIV and reduces the risk of infection with an STI.

The condom and the female condom are the only methods of contraception that can protect you against hiv and lower the risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection.

Responsible together

Both partners are responsible for using a condom. Talk about it with your partner.

Couple lying in bed and talking about contraception.

Buying condoms

You can buy condoms without a prescription at a pharmacy, chemist or supermarket. Sometimes you can also find them in bars and nightclubs or vending machines. You can also buy condoms on the internet.

The price of a condom varies between 0.20 and 0.90 Euro. Special condoms, for example with a special flavour or ribs, cost more.

Asylum seekers in an asylum seekers’ centre can obtain free condoms at the health centre.

STI Aids Netherlands has developed leaflets in different languages with information about condoms and STIs. The leaflets can be downloaded on their website.

 

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About Zanzu

Zanzu was developed by Sensoa and BZgA. Rutgers, the Dutch expertise centre for sexual health and rights, has adapted Zanzu for use in the Netherlands.