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Family Planning

A GLOBAL HANDBOOK FOR PROVIDERS

Correctly Using a Male Condom

Step 1, use a new condom for each act of sex

1.   Use a new condom for each act of sex

Step 2, before contact, place condom on tip of erect penis with rolled side out

2.   Before any contact, place the condom on tip of erect penis with rolled side out

Step 3, unroll the condom all the way to base of penis

3.   Unroll the condom all the way to base of penis

Step 4, afer ejaculation, hold rim of condom in place, and withdraw penis while it is still erect

4.   After ejaculation, hold rim of condom in place, and withdraw penis while it is still erect

Step 5, dispose of use condom safely

5.   Dispose of the used condom safely