Listen up, gents; it’s time to talk about safer sex in honor of National Condom Week. We know them as Johnnies, rubbers, jimmy-hats, and the list goes on and on. Whatever you choose to call them, condoms are an essential part of a responsible sexual experience for both you and your lady.
Why Condoms are Important
Let’s be honest: the last thing you want is to develop some horrifying rash, or to start oozing pus from your willy. You’ve probably seen pictures, they might have left a lasting impression on you, if not, you might want to take another peek. Yeah it’s gross, but it’s undoubtedly better to see for yourself from the comfort of your screen instead of in real life.
One out of five people with an STD don’t know they have it. STIs are at best disgusting and at worst a life-changer or even deadly. No unprotected sex is worth dying over — unless it’s a threesome with Scarlett Johansson and Emily Blunt. Just kidding.
Seriously, there are quite big consequences if you don’t use protection. Condoms don’t provide complete protection from STIs, but they are one of the best means of prevention available and also help to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
How to Choose the Right Condom
Right. So you’re ready to bag it up, but the actual selection is daunting. There are so many kinds of condoms, all of their branding promising perfection for your pecker and ultimate orgasms for your partner. Which should you choose? Simpler is better, especially if you’re buying for a new partner. It might kill the mood if you pull out a condom with some crazy concoction of warming lube, bumpy nodules and fruity flavour. Instead, opt for a regular condom, maybe with a simple lubricant added.
If you’re deep in a long-term relationship, then you might select a more “advanced” condom to spice things up a bit. And please, for the love of Pete(r), don’t go for the Magnum unless you’re absolutely certain it’s necessary.
Score Free Condoms
If you’re not keen on the prices of a box of rubbers, you’re in luck because there are several places you can score some free ones. Ask for free contraceptives at your local GP’s surgery, or family planning clinic. They’re usually pleased to hand over condoms since they prevent some nasty diseases as well as unwanted pregnancies.
Now go forth and celebrate National Condom Week! We’ll leave you with some of our favorite slogans that have been used over the years:
Don’t be silly; protect your willy.
When in doubt, shroud your spout.
It will be sweeter if you wrap your peter.
No glove, no love!