Safety & health information
Natural rubber latex allergy warning
This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
How to use your condom correctly
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1
Use a new condom for each act of intercourse. Check the expiration date — do not use if expired or if the package is damaged.
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2
Carefully open the packet — never with teeth, scissors, or fingernails. Put the condom on after the penis is fully erect, before any intimate contact.
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3
Squeeze the tip to remove air. If uncircumcised, pull foreskin back first. Unroll the condom all the way to the base.
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4
Use water-based lubricant only (included in this kit). Oil-based products like petroleum jelly, mineral oil, or baby oil damage latex and can cause breakage.
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5
After sex, hold the condom at the base before withdrawing while still erect. Remove carefully and discard in the trash—never flush.
Before you use it
- Incorrect or inconsistent use diminishes effectiveness against unintended pregnancy and STI transmission.
- If the material feels sticky, brittle, or visibly damaged, do not use the condom.
- If the color looks uneven or changed, do not use the condom.
Ingredients
Directions for use
How latex condoms help protect you
HIV/AIDS & gonorrhea
Condoms are most effective against infections spread through contact with the head of the penis.
HPV & herpes
Less effective here, since these can spread through contact with infected skin the condom doesn't cover.
Contraceptive method comparison
| Method | Typical-use failure rate |
|---|---|
| No method |
85%
|
| Male condom (included in this kit) |
18%
|
| Female condom |
21%
|
| Diaphragm |
12%
|
| Oral contraceptives (the pill) |
9%
|
| Contraceptive patch |
9%
|
| Vaginal ring |
9%
|
| Injectable (Depo-Provera) |
6%
|
| IUD — copper (ParaGard) |
0.8%
|
| IUD — hormonal (Mirena, Kyleena) |
0.2%
|
| Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) |
0.05%
|
| Female sterilization (tubal ligation) |
0.5%
|
| Male sterilization (vasectomy) |
0.15%
|
Natural rubber latex allergy warning
This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.