12 myths about condoms

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:01 Written by putra Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:01

Still many people are reluctant to use condoms because the real reason was a myth. Yet condoms could prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) if there is one that is not healthy.

Condoms are protective devices during sex which is made from materials such as latex rubber or polyurethane which one end is open.

Condoms are used to protect people from sexually transmitted diseases (sexually transmitted disease / STD) such as AIDS, syphilis and others. It also helps couples to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

As quoted from GeniusBeauty, the following 12 myths about condom use:

1. Buying condoms is embarrassing

There are some people who think like that, buy a condom is a shameful thing. If you are embarrassed to say ‘buy condom’ to the seller, then you can buy condoms at the supermarket, so do not be embarrassed to buy them.

2. Transmitted infections or pregnancy can occur even with the use of condoms

If you use a condom properly, it can minimize the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases or prevent pregnancy.

3. Condoms must be purchased men

The logic was that the one who use it, then they must buy. But in fact, more than 35 percent of consumers who buy condoms are women.

4. Affect the enjoyment of using a condom

Condoms are made of thin, elastic and durable, which practically does not reduce the enjoyment at all. In addition, there is also equipped with a lubricant condoms especially with water-based materials, which are recommended for those who experience orgasm problems.

5. Using condoms painful

Almost all condoms have a silicone or water-based lubricants, which prevent the pain when used. If you have experience pain during sex, then you should consult with your doctor to make sexual health checks, not connect the pain with a condom.

6. Healthier sex without a condom because there is an exchange of hormones

True, having sex without a condom can treat depression in women. But the negative effects such as unwanted pregnancy, abortion or sexually transmitted diseases can occur, and this could result in more unhealthy.

7. Married couples can have sex without condoms

Viral infections can not only be transmitted through changing sex couples, but also in public transportation, swimming pool, gym, and others. In the long term, Herpes virus can suddenly ‘wake up’, which are passively held by almost all organisms.

8. There are two condom sizes, small (Asia) and large (western countries)

Condoms can be divided into three groups depending on the size, ie 48-50 mm, 51-53 mm, 54-56 mm. The length of a typical condom is 19-20 cm.

9. Awkward to tell the couple when to use condoms

Many people think that if they ask their partners to use condoms, they would be offended. In fact, the proposal is extra care on the health of their partners. In addition, the event the use of condoms, can be a special moment that will enhance harmonious relationships.

10. Using a condom is better equipped with the cream, oil or gel

That is not true. Apart from the fact that certain gels and creams can cause itching, allergic reaction or burnt, they also may have effects that can damage latex condoms and lubricants.

11. All condoms have tiny holes that can still transmit AIDS

Condoms are obtaining sales permits must pass the test of hermiticity and inflammation, which proves the absence of holes in condoms.

12. Condoms interfere with sexual spontaneity

If you and your partner agree to use condoms from the beginning, then it will not interfere with your sexual spontaneity.

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