Despite the number of contraceptives offered, doctors still recommend using condoms. They can protect not only from unwanted pregnancy, but also from many sexually transmitted diseases. However, despite their excellent effectiveness, a large number of people avoid condoms, inventing various myths.
Myth: They are a man’s responsibility.
A common opinion, but wrong. No less than 35% of condom buyers are women.
Myth: Sex with a condom is like smelling a flower through a gas mask.
Modern latex condoms are very durable, flexible and almost do not affect sensitivity. There are condoms with a special water-based silicone-free coating and with a textured surface that are recommended for people who have trouble reaching orgasm.
Myth: Sex without a condom is healthier because then there is hormone exchange.
There is some truth in this, but unwanted pregnancy, abortion and sexually transmitted infections can hardly be called beneficial for health.
Myth: A couple can opt out of using condoms if they are married and faithful to each other.
Unfortunately, it is possible to get infected not only if one of the partners is unfaithful. The infection can also be caught in a communal pool, sauna, gym, public transport, even through poorly washed dishes. After all, the herpes virus, which is “sleeping” in almost every one of us, can make itself known at any moment.
Myth: Using a condom is inconvenient because it can offend your partner.
Using condoms is an additional concern for your partner’s health. It cannot offend a normal person. Putting on condoms can even become an additional intrigue of love games.
Myth: Condoms are best used with lotion, oil or some gels.
Definitely not! In addition to the fact that lotions and gels can cause burning or allergic reactions when applied to the intimate parts, they can harm and damage the condom as well.
Myth: Condoms break.
They certainly do, but only if they are put on incorrectly and if they are kept in the package for too long.
Myth: Condoms do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
Doctors claim that condoms are really safe and reliable against STDs. They prevent the transmission of diseases from one partner to another. (Not only chlamydia or gonorrhea, but also the dangerous HIV virus). No one can give a hundred percent guarantee, but protection remains first.