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What they are:<\/strong> A barrier method of birth control that blocks sperm from reaching eggs. Worn on the penis (external) or inside the vagina (internal).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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STI protection:<\/strong> Only method that helps prevent both pregnancy and<\/em> most STIs. (⚠️ Lambskin\/natural condoms block pregnancy but not<\/em> STIs.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Effectiveness:<\/strong> About 98% effective with perfect use<\/strong>, ~87% with typical use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Hormone-free:<\/strong> Great option if you want birth control without hormones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Use:<\/strong> One-time use only — must be used correctly every time to work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Variety:<\/strong> Available in different sizes, materials, colors, flavors, textures, with or without lube.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Pro tip:<\/strong> Can be paired with another method (like birth control pills) for extra protection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
External Condom Use 101<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Check expiration date + open carefully<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Make sure it’s right side out<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Pinch the tip, then roll all the way down on an erect penis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Use water\/silicone lube (oil-based can cause breaks)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Keep it on start to finish — 1 condom per erection\/ejaculation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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If switching between vaginal\/anal\/oral sex, use a new one<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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After sex: hold the base, pull out before soft, tie + trash it (never flush)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Internal Condoms_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n Internal Condoms\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"104\"><strong>Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"265\"><strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"124\">What they are:<\/strong> A barrier method of birth control worn inside the vagina or anus for STI protection during sex.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"362\"><strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"286\">STI protection:<\/strong> Helps prevent both pregnancy and STIs when used vaginally or anally.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"445\"><strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"382\">Effectiveness:<\/strong> About<strong> 95% effective with perfect use, ~79% with typical use.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"525\"><strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"464\">Hormone-free:<\/strong> A great option if you want birth control without hormones.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"622\"><strong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"535\">Use:<\/strong> One-time use only — must be inserted before sex and removed after. Cannot be reused.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"716\"><strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"636\">Variety:<\/strong> Usually made of nitrile (not latex), so safe for people with latex allergies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"881\"><strong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"730\">Pro tip:<\/strong> The inner ring helps with insertion, and the outer ring stays outside the body, covering part of the external genital area for added STI protection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"149\"><strong>Internal Condom Use 101<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"149\">Check expiration date + open carefully<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"149\">Find the inner ring and squeeze it together to make it long and narrow<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"149\">Push the inner ring into the vagina (or anus for anal sex) until it sits comfortably<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"149\">Outer ring stays out and should rest outside the body, covering part of the vulva or anus<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"149\">Make sure the penis (or sex toy) enters the condom, not the side<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"149\">After sex, twist the outer ring to keep semen in, pull out gently, and throw away (do not flush).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"796\"><strong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"794\">Quick tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"954\">\n<li data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"832\">\n<p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"832\">Use plenty of lube for comfort.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"903\">\n<p data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"903\">Do <em data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"843\">not<\/em> use with an external condom (friction can cause tearing).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"954\">\n<p data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"954\">Practice a couple times to get the hang of it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Internal Condom Demonstration\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uEJt9FGmDb4?start=128&feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Dental Dams_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n Dental Dams\n <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h4>\n <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"118\"><strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"118\">Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"786\">\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"236\">\n<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"236\"><strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"140\">What they are:<\/strong> A thin sheet of latex or polyurethane used as a barrier during oral sex to help prevent STIs. They do not prevent pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"331\">\n<p data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"331\"><strong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"258\">STI protection:<\/strong> Reduces risk of STI transmission during oral-vaginal or oral-anal sex.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"414\">\n<p data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"414\"><strong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"352\">Effectiveness:<\/strong> Works well at lowering risk when used correctly every time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"477\">\n<p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"477\"><strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"434\">Hormone-free:<\/strong> Purely a barrier — no hormones involved.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"573\">\n<p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"573\"><strong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"488\">Use:<\/strong> One-time use only. Place over the vulva or anus before oral sex. Cannot be reused.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"668\">\n<p data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"668\"><strong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"588\">Variety:<\/strong> Most are made of latex, but non-latex options exist for those with allergies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"786\">\n<p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"683\">Pro tip:<\/strong> If you don’t have a dental dam, you can cut open an external or internal condom to create one in a pinch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"815\"><strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"815\">Dental Dam Use 101<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"907\">Check expiration date + open carefully (avoid tearing with teeth or sharp nails)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"907\">Lay the dental dam flat over the vulva or anus — it should fully cover the area<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"907\">Hold in place with your hands or your partner’s hands to keep it from slipping<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"907\">Add water- or silicone-based lube on the side touching the body to increase sensation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"907\">Do not flip it over or reuse — use a new one each time<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"907\">After sex, throw away (do not flush)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1318\"><strong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1316\">Quick tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1523\">\n<li data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1375\">\n<p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1375\">Keep it steady — use your hands to hold it in place<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1453\">\n<p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1453\">Add flavored lube or flavored dams if you want to make it more enjoyable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1523\">\n<p data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1523\">Don’t stretch too tightly — a little slack keeps it from tearing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Properly use a Dental Oral Dam\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ib4YL7Xhzbc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><br \/>\n\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n <div class=\"contact-header\">\n <h3>Contact Health Promotion<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-body\">\n <a href=\"mailto:healthpromotion@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact Health Promotion: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-email\">healthpromotion@nau.edu<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"tel:928-523-2131\" aria-label=\"Contact Health Promotion: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-phone\">928-523-2131<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Fun Fact! 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If you\u2019re a returning Condom Club member, you can receive refills in the Health Promotion office or at one of our Peer Health Educators pop ups on campus. Don\u2019t forget your punch card!<\/p>\n\n
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