Category Archives: Condoms

I’m not an anal sex fan, however, I was just wondering if it’s okay to actually have anal sex safely without the use of a condom. I mean, do feces get on the penis on insertion? If not, what about the other bacteria that are present in the anus — won’t they cause an infection?

Condoms, General, Intimacy, Sexual Health

Question:
I’m not an anal sex fan, however, I was just wondering if it’s okay to actually have anal sex safely without the use of a condom. I mean, do feces get on the penis on insertion? If not, what about the other bacteria that are present in the anus — won’t they cause an infection?

Asnwer:
You are on the right tract when you mentioned about the bacteria and the feces that might land on your penis. The bacteria might not do any harm to you but may cause harm to your partner if after pulling out your loaded penis from the anus you insert it straight into your partner’s vagina. If your partner has an infection already, not using the condom will endanger you if you have an abrasion on your penis. Feces and anal mucus also contains HIV/AID virus if one is inflicted with the infection. Wearing a condom is the least you can do to avoid infection from your partner or to avoid infecting your partner. Be wise – Use condoms whether you have straight sex or otherwise.

The usage of lubricants

Condoms, Lubricating Gel, Sexual Health
Question:
Recently, I have been experiencing vaginal dryness during intercourse. I’m considering the usage of lubricants. What are the types I should look for? My partner uses condom and I heard that using Vaseline can damage it. Is this true?
Dry Spell, Cheras Answer:
Vaginal dryness dampens sexual intercourse both for the woman and her partner since rubbing of sensitive dry skin brings pain and not pleasure. If the vagina is dry the chances are the woman is not fully aroused and if penetration is done a little bit too early then there is sexual displeasure. This needs to be rectified and the woman needs to indicate to her partner to penetrate once she is fully aroused and wet. Of course using vaginal lubricants help in facilitating sexual intercourse but may interfere with sperm viability.Waterbase lubricants are recommended since it is washable and not messy unlike oil based lubricant like Vaseline or petrolatum jelly and of course condoms do not do well with oil based lubricants since it can interfere with the integrity of the condom. The condom can break even under light pressure! The ESP Lubricating Gels would be a solution for you. It is close to nature!

When is the most “safe” period to having sex without wearing condom?

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Question:
Hi there, may I know when is the most “safe” period to having sex without wearing condom? My friend say the “safe” period is 3 days after girl get period, is it reliable? Will it stand a chance to get pregnant if I eject inside vagina? Another question is if I wish to enjoy the sex pleasure and eject inside, what is the best solution to prevent get pregnant? Thanks.

 

Answer:
It is never ‘safe’ to have sex without a condom when one thinks about sexually transmitted infections (STI) and more so if one plans not to get pregnant or make the partner pregnant. I think in both situations it would be risky to take the chance. You will be surprised to know that the girl can get pregnant even if sex were to be done while she is getting her period!

 

Answer for personal enquiry – Flavoured condoms

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Question: What is the amount of flavour used on the condom? Will the flavour affect or dissolve the condom especially if kept long before use? Answer by R&D Manager: The flavour content is about 0.5% of the condom weight. Our flavoured condoms have a shelf life of 5 years which means that the condoms physical properties remain compliant to the ISO 4074 standard requirements for the shelf life which is 5 years from manufacturing date subject to the storage conditions as stated on the pack being complied with. Keeping the condoms in a cool environment is important as temperatures exceeding 35°C can deteriorate the condoms faster.

Answer for personal enquiry – Fun Pleasures

Condoms, General
Question: For ESP Fun Pleasures Condoms (Chocolate, amaretto and caramel flavors), is that really safe to use during oral sex? Is the flavored lubricant poisonous?
Answer by R&D Manager: All the flavours and sweetener are food grade and in compliance to FEMA GRAS and 88/388 flavour legislations making them safe for consumption. The silicone lubricant is also of pharmaceutical grade. Therefore, the condoms are safe for oral sex.

History of Condoms

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history-condom4 history-condom3 history-condom2 history-condom1000 BC
King Minosof Crete used a fish bladder to protect himself from the risks of sexual pleasure.


000 BC
Ancient Egyptians used a linen sheath for protection against

00 -200 AD
Earliest evidence of condom use in Europe is from cave paintingsin Combarelles, France.

1500´s
First known published description and trials regarding prophylactic condom use was recorded in Italy. Gabrielle Fallopiusconducted condom trials with1,100 men, none of whom became infected with Syphilis. This discovery led to condoms being used for pregnancyprevention.In the late 1500s the first spermicideon a condom was used. The linen sheath was soaked in a chemical solution and then dried prior to use.

700´s
New condoms made of animal intestines are sold. However, these condoms were quite expensive leading to the reuse of the condom. The condom was described as “an armor against pleasure” and “a cobweb against infection.”

844
Goodyear and Hancock began to mass produce condoms made out of vulcanized rubber. Vulcanization is a process which turns crude rubber intoa strong elastic material.

861
The first advertisement for condoms was published in The New York Times for “Dr. Power´s French Preventatives.”

873
The Comstock Law, named after Anthony Comstock, was passed making the advertising of birth control illegal. Additionally, the postal service was able to confiscate condoms sold in the mail.

880´s
The first latex condom was produced.

930′s
Latex condoms were now in widespread use. In the United States 1.5 million condoms were being produced each day.

980´s
A Japanese brand, Kimono, entered the market with a thinner and well lubricated condom. The advertisements emphasized pleasure as well as protection.

990´s
The first polyurethane condom became available along with a large assortment of different condom variants.