Dimensions Weekly Mens Lifestyle Magazine

One of the downfalls of living the single life – other than not having someone to curl up next to and/or get frisky with every night – is that condoms are a necessary evil. Nobody likes using condoms – it's not as if men or women exclaim, “Oh boy! We get to use one of those!” whenever the issue arises. However, there's no getting around the fact that condoms and safe sex are exceptionally important. If don't use condoms or practice safe sex, then you're not being a mature adult and you definitely shouldn't be having sex.

Now that the lecture's out of the way, let's take a practical look at the concept of using condoms. Below, we will consider some of your most burning questions and provide you with real information that you can actually use in, you know, real life.

Who Needs To Bring The Condoms?
Okay, let's pretend that you've got a hot date lined up and that sex is a very real possibility. First of all, congratulations! Second of all, don't even think about getting your engines started without ensuring that condoms are present. In the heat of the moment – or with a glass or two of wine or beer under your belt – it's all to easy to say “Oops, we don't need condoms!” Ideally, both parties should be mature and realistic and should bring condoms “just in case.” Either way, you definitely should. By bringing your own, you can make sure that they are the kind you actually don't mind using.

How Can I Put The Condom On With Ease – And Without Making An Ass Of Myself?
Nothing is worse than fumbling around when trying to get the condom on. It can really spoil the moment, so if you don't have a lot of experience with using them then buy a pack and do a bit of practicing at home. When opening the wrapper, don't rip it down the middle – it can slip out and make the situation even more awkward. Rip it near the edge so you can grab it immediately. Determine ahead of time which way the condom unrolls; pinch the end of it and unroll the other end with your other hand. Don't worry, eventually you'll have it down to a science!

What Do I Do When I'm “Finished?”
After you've done the deed, be conscientious of the fact that your partner probably doesn't want to deal with a big mess. Get all the way out and safely away before removing the condom. Keep your finger on the rolled up top of the condom to keep anything from leaking out, and you should be good to go.

What Do I Do With The Used Condom?
Never, under any circumstances, should you ever toss a used condom on the floor after sex. Do that, and you can probably forget about a return engagement. Also, you can't flush condoms down the toilet – that is, unless you want to have to call a plumber later. The best thing to do is to wrap the used condom up in toilet paper and put it discreetly near the bottom of a waste basket. Out of sight, out of mind – and nobody has to be greeted with the sight of a nasty old used condom the next time they're in your bathroom.

-DW | Dating & Sex

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