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Its only recently that ive started having sex. Having had sex under 5 times (and 3 of theses time unprotected 
) i don't have a lot of idea on how to put a condom on or what it should look like when it is on (e.g. how tight it should be etc). My boyfriend is also quite unexperienced in the condom department :chin: . Can any of the sites users help me out, do you have any info? Any information will be greatly appreciated, thank you! 
) i don't have a lot of idea on how to put a condom on or what it should look like when it is on (e.g. how tight it should be etc). My boyfriend is also quite unexperienced in the condom department :chin: . Can any of the sites users help me out, do you have any info? Any information will be greatly appreciated, thank you! 0
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Welcome to thesite. Are you using any other form of protection such as the pill? I see from your blushing face that you probably know condoms are the best way of protecting yourself against STDs and therefore its a good idea to get your man kitted out as it were! If you're both mature enough to be having a relationship, you're big enough to sort out some protection. I suggest that together you go to your local Superdrug and have a look at what is on offer...just go for normal sized ones (unless he's got a massive one
It's good that you are asking for advice now rather than later. You could also pop down to your local family planning clinic- they will give free condoms and generally unbiased advice. They can also sort you out with the pill or another form of birth control which is also a good idea for extra protection.
I feel like Helen
A condom is nothing to be scared of, and size etc is not really a problem as they're generally pretty stretchy and yet also tight fitting (to avoid any leaks, as it were)
My advice to you is to go get some and make sure he uses them. To be honest, your boyfriend shouldn't be saying (if he is) he's not very experienced with them, because it's quite obvious what to do. I know my girlfriend thinks it hurts me when she puts it on me, but it really doesn't.
The closest anaology i can find is like rolling a sock onto your foot :chin: Seriously, pop it on the top and roll it down.... it's so obvious and easy there's just no excuse if you're not using any other form of protection.
(that is unless of course you either want a baby and go knows what else)
The best thing you can do is buy a couple packs and test them out when your own your own, there should be instructions in the pack.
Some things I found helpful are..
- Take any jewellary such as rings off because it could cause a tear in the condom. It doesn't have to be performed like a military operation. As long as you're pretty careful not to snag long finger-nails on it you should be fine.
-You should make sure you roll the condom the right way down. The ring around the condom should be on the outside and not the inside.
-As you roll it down squeeze the teat at the tip to expel any air.
I used to be really nervous about putting on a condom but you get used to it. The amount of times I've put the condom on with the rubber ring on the inside of the condom! You might make a few mistakes but it's easily rectified by starting afresh with a new condom. Plus he'll probably help you out if you get err stuck anyway
Think she already knows that tbh
pinch the tip of the condom with your left hand.
Holding the shaft of the penis in you right hand, gently slide the skin of the penis down, (gently stroke downwards, letting the skin slide past your fingers, let go and move your hand to te top, repeat several times) as far as it will comfortably go, then hold in place between the bottom two fingers and the heel of your right hand
Put the condom on the tip of the penis, keeping the tip pinched. Using the thumb and forefingers of the right hand, gently stroke the condom downwards, causing it to unroll. Once you're about a centimeter under the head you can stop pinching thecondom tip, and use that hand to help. half way down the shaft, you can let go of the skin, but keep unrolling. When you get near to the bottom of the penis, you can slide the skin back up the shaft a little it, and carry on unrolling. Try not to trap any pubes.
As to sizing, it is important to remember your BF does not have a small penis, it is a beautiful cock. The only time you call it small is when you've broken up with him. As long as the condom is tight enough that it doesn't slide off in use there's no problem. there are condoms for those who find normal condoms have a tendancy to slip off, these are advertised as "snug fitting"
It would be preferable. But he isn't here asking.