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Q: Total failure with condoms

asked by: Horatio on January 22nd, 2008

New User

Hi,
Almost every single time I have used a condom, it has either:
a) Come off during sex and is found on the bed or wherever
b) Come off during sex inside the woman
c) Is completely split open so that the condom just is left circled around the base of the penis.

a) has happened about five times, b) has happened about three times, and c) has happened about three times. There's been a few of other times wearing a condom when none of these happens, but all of those I stopped before ejaculation. In fact, I have NEVER came inside a condom, I haven't really bloody had the chance! All other times I've had sex it has been with my ex-girlfriend on the pill. Before her I was not sexually active, however I am now, and not with the same partner. One day it could really turn out with bad repercussions.

What the hell am I doing wrong? I know how to put them on, and follow the instructions exactly. Get rid of that bubble at the top. Etc. I swear I'm doing it right as do the girls.

I despise condoms, they're supposed to work! I am slightly above average size (7") but nothing that should cause me to get specialist condoms! And the condom seems to fit fine at the start. We only ever notice the condom has gone walkabout/broken some time after it has happened, which is pretty bad as I'm sure you can imagine.

Hope you can help, this has happened so often, esp. recently now that I'm not with my ex, that it has become beyond a joke.

Cheers

Replies(8)

unnamedny

replied on January 22nd, 2008

Experienced User

try different brands? I think there are extra durable condoms on the market. There are natural skin condoms on the market (they smell pretty badly by the way) but they are not flexible, maybe that would do it.

Georgia59

replied on January 23rd, 2008

Especially eHealthy

No- You're not supposed to get rid of the bubble at the top, you want a bubble at the top. That's where the semen goes when you ejaculate. So hold the tip while you put it on, and hold it so that there is still a generous bubble there once it's on. And always use lube with the condoms (water based, not oil, will probably say "safe for condoms" on it) because that reduces friction between condom and vagina, and will keep it from pulling off or tearing.

Horatio

replied on January 25th, 2008

New User

You misinterpreted my post. I do hold the tip, that's what I meant, not actually get rid of the bubble, jsut squeeze the air out while putting it on.

Georgia59

replied on January 25th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

oh I see.

Do you use lube? That might help too. And maybe try a larger condom, just see if it works better. And practice putting it on by yourself. I don't know, if you keep having that problem, I guess you'll need to look into other forms of protection- maybe female condoms?

fiona05

replied on January 28th, 2008

Supporter

i think lubrication might be the issue. if there is too much friction this could cause the condom to break. buy some lube! dont use it on the outside of the condom though not on the inside. otherwise you will encounter more problems Smile

KornJL33

replied on January 29th, 2008

New User

fiona05 wrote:

where are u supposed to put the lube then if ur not supposed to use it on the outside or on the inside lol.

what are u trying to say, i think u mistyped something

Tylanas

replied on January 29th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

You are supposed to put the lube on the outside. I think her "don't" was a typo.

fiona05

replied on January 30th, 2008

Supporter

sorry yes it was a typo!!!

use the lube on the outside of the condom or your girl can put it in her vagina.

sorry for confusion lol

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