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How to use 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 use scissors, a knife or your teeth and be careful with long fingernails. You may damage the condom.
  • 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 the condom down over the entire penis so it does not slip off during sex.
  • After ejaculation, take the condom off the penis. Do this while the penis is still hard and hold the condom by the rim.
  • Make sure no semen leaks out of the condom.
  • 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 the condom down over the entire penis so it does not slip off during sex.

The condom is ready for use.

After ejaculation, take the condom off the penis. Do this while the penis is still hard and hold the condom by the rim.

Make sure no semen leaks out of the condom.

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

Only use the condom once.

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

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

Only use water-based or silicone-based lubricants on the condom. Make sure you use a lot of lubricant when having anal sex.

Buying condoms

You can buy condoms at a pharmacy, chemist or supermarket. Sometimes you can also find them in bars, nightclubs or vending machines.

A condom vary in price between 0.20 and 0.90 €. Special condoms, for example with a special flavour or ribs cost more. Asylum seekers can obtain condoms for free at the health centre of their asylum seekers’ centre. 

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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.