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Condoms

- How do I use a condom? (pdf)

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  1. When you are with a client always use a condom.
  2. Ensure that the condoms you use all have the kite mark (all condoms supplied by use have the kite mark.) They will prevent you becoming pregnant and will protect you against sexually transmitted infections.
  3. Try to use condoms with spermicide and use them for oral sex (you can get flavoured ones for this) and with sex toys.

Lubricant

  1. Dryness can lead to condom breakage so always use a water based lubricant like KY jelly instead of anything like baby oil or Vaseline as they make the condom weak and disintegrate.
  2. Remember anal sex can be dangerous so use extra lubricant and an extra strong condom.

Breakages

  1. If a condom breaks it could be because there was not enough lubrication or you used the wrong type of lubricant, the air was not squeezed out of the tip, it got ripped accidentally by nails or jewellery, it had been stored in a hot place and had gone weak, it was past its sell by date or it was a condom without the kite mark.

Safe Practice

  1. Try to make sure the client has washed himself before you see him.
  2. Check his penis, testicles and pubic hair against broken skin, herpes or sores, warts, redness around the tip and any discharge or strong smell. These are all symptoms of STIs and you could catch them if you are not very careful. You could also catch something from his mouth so do not kiss him and do not allow him to perform oral sex on you, especially if he has cold sores.
  3. Do not let him put fingers inside you as dirty nails and hands could lead to infections
  4. Some clients may try to remove a condom during sex so be wary if he suggests lots of positions or puts you on your front and enters you from behind.
  5. You can leave the client to put on the condom but you cannot always trust them to do it properly so offer to do it yourself. Tell him safe sex is sexy sex and you could offer to put it on with your mouth to persuade him.
  6. Do not share sex toys and always use a condom with them.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

  1. Most STIs are caught through vaginal, oral and anal sex. The best way to stay protected from an STI is to use a condom for all sexual acts.
  2. If you suspect that you have been infected with an STI you can be tested and treated at the GUM Clinic or contact the SWOSS support worker for more information).
  3. Click for information of the most common STI's
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