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External condom

External condom

How to

How to use an external condom?

    Put on
    1

    Carefully remove the condom from its packaging, making sure you don’t tear the condom as you tear the packet.

    2

    Place the condom on the tip of the erect penis.

    3

    Pinch the tip of the condom between your thumb and forefinger to squeeze the air out of it.

    4

    Gently roll the condom down to the base of the penis.

    External condom how to
    Take off
    1

    After you've had sex, hold the condom at the base of the penis when you withdraw.

    2

    Carefully remove the condom from the penis, making sure nothing is spilled.

    3

    Throw the condom away in a bin and not down the toilet.

    4

    Make sure you use a new condom every time you have sex.

      How do I get the external condom?

      The external condom does not require a prescription. You can get it for free or purchase yourself.

      Where can I get an external condom?

      You can get condoms for free, even if you're under 16, from:

       

      • Contraception clinics

         

      • Sexual health or GUM (genitourinary medicine) clinics

         

      • Some GP surgeries

         

      • Some young people's services

       

      You can also buy condoms from:

       

      • Pharmacies

         

      • Supermarkets

         

      • Websites

         

      • Vending machines in some public toilets

         

      • Some petrol stations

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      Talking to your doctor

      Get the information you need for an informed discussion with your doctor.

       

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