How to Use

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External Condoms

How to use:

Ask for and receive clear, coherent, willing, and ongoing consent
Press the condom wrapper gently to feel the air bubble and check the expiration date
1. If there is no air bubble, the condom may be punctured and if it is past the expiration date, the condom may be easy to tear. Either way, do not use this condom.
Shake the condom wrapper so the condom will fall to the bottom. Gently rip the top of the wrapper and be careful not to rip the condom itself.
Remove the condom from the wrapper and make sure the rolled side is showing up (bearing resemblance more to a sombrero than a beanie). Pinch the top of the condom (to make room for ejaculation) and place the condom on the tip of the erect penis. While still pinching the top of the condom, role the rest of the condom down to the base of the penis.
Generally, condoms come lubricated, but if it isn’t or isn’t enough – add some lubricant.
After sex is over, whether ejaculation has happened or not, you will want to remove the condom while the penis is still partially erect, sliding the condom off from the base of the penis. Once off, tie a knot at the end of the condom to prevent leakage and the spread of bodily fluids and wrap it in a tissue if possible before throwing it in the trash.

Note: If the condom comes off at any point during intercourse, get a new condom. If pregnancy is a risk, it is also recommended to take an emergency contraceptive.

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Dental Dams

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How to use:

Ask for and receive clear, coherent, willing, and ongoing consent
Check the expiration date (there will typically not be an air bubble in dental dam packaging.
1. If the expiration date on the dental dam is past, do not use this dental dam.
Open the package and remove the dental dam, gently observe the dental dam to check for holes.
1. If there are any holes, do not use this dental dam.
Before engaging in intercourse, it can be helpful to mark the dental dam with an “R” on the right side of the dental dam. Doing so will ensure that, if the dental dam is put aside for a moment, you will be able to continue use on the proper side without swapping bodily fluids.
At the end of intercourse, wrap the dental dam in a tissue before throwing away in the trash.

Finger Cots

How to use:

Ask for and receive clear, coherent, willing, and ongoing consent
Gently stretch the glove to check for any holes.
Place the finger cot over the finger, covering it to the base.
Recommend: applying lubricant to the finger or the penis, vagina, or anus.
After sex is done, remove the finger cot by pulling from the bottom up, turning the finger cot inside out as you remove it.

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It is recommended to use a finger condom when you have an open wound or scar on your finger.

Water-Based Lubricant

How to use:

Ask for and receive clear, coherent, willing, and ongoing consent
Check the expiration date and the color/texture of the lubricant itself.
1. If it is past the expiration date or the lube has a lumpy/inconsistent texture or yellow-ish color do not use it.
Place it where you want it!
Typically, it’s a good idea to wash off any areas that you used lube to prevent bacteria from spreading and to make sure you don’t end up with any sticky or off-color residue.

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Internal Condoms

How to use:

Ask for and receive clear, coherent, willing, and ongoing consent
Check the condom package’s expiration date.
1. If it is past the expiration date – do not use this condom.
Gently rip the package open and remove the internal condom.
Make sure the ring is placed in the “bottom” (away from the opening) of the internal condom.
1. For anal sex, you will want to remove the ring from the inside of the condom.
For vaginal sex, pinch the ring in the condom and insert them both inside the vagina until it rests against the cervix. (When you remove your hand, the ring will settle into a circle and the condom will expand.)
1. For anal sex, place the condom on a penis, finger, or toy and insert the condom (without the ring) into the anus.
Ensure condom is not twisted and fan out the outer portion of the condom against the labia or anus.
After intercourse, remove the condom by gently twisting the condom up and out. Tie off the end of the condom to prevent spread of bodily fluid and wrap in a tissue before throwing into the trash.

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External Condoms

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Dental Dams

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Finger Cots

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Water-Based Lubricant

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Internal Condoms

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