Can a man and women wear condoms together to avoid unwanted pregnancy?

If you think it will give double protection, STOP and read this!

By: Editorial Team | | Updated: January 12, 2018 1:51 pm

Some might already know about female condoms and for some, this might be news. For the ones who have not heard about female condoms let us break it to you that female condoms do exist. The simple reason we talk more about the male condom and not the female one is because, the ones designed for men are readily available and simple to use. The female condoms though designed for the same purpose i.e., to avoid unwanted pregnancies and ensure safe sex needs little practice and precision to be worn correctly. Of course, the same goes for male condoms as well, but female condoms need more attention. So, till the woman is not sure about wearing the female condom the right way, the man can take charge to ensure safe sex. Here is how a male and female condom works. Also Read - Not ready for a baby? 6 ways to prevent unintended pregnancy

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Now, if you got hold of a female condom and want to use it, go ahead and try it. Just like the male condom, the female condom will also do its designated job. But if you are thinking that both of you can wear the condoms simultaneously and this will offer double protection from unwanted pregnancy and ensure safe sex, you are wrong. Here is a step-by-step guide to using female condoms. Also Read - Contraception: Here is all you need to know about a new method and the ones that already exist

You don t need to wear two condoms (the male and the female one) together. This will simply increase the friction during intercourse and increase the chances of a condom tear. Apart from increasing chances of a tear, the problem with using a male and female condom together is that they can get stuck with each other and slip out. Instead, if one partner is wearing a condom, trust that the thin film of latex is enough to protect you both. You both don t need to arm yourselves with one condom each to double the pleasure. Here is what you should do if your condom tears mid-way.

People who have an active sex life might not think of wearing two condoms simultaneously, but for the youngsters who have just started exploring their sexual life might be worried about an unwanted pregnancy or an STD through unprotected sex and feel that more the protection less the chances of consequences.

But the bottom line is that a condom was designed keeping in mind all the logistics and can withstand the force and friction during intercourse. Most of the time a condom tear is a result of human error like wearing the condom wrong, reusing the condom, not putting it on the right way or wearing more than one condom, etc. So, next time if you are having sex and fear a condom tear make sure you wear the condom the right way and don t use a condom which is way past its expiry date. Here is why a condom breaks midway.

But never use two condoms together, especially a male and female condom.

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Published : January 12, 2018 1:51 pm | Updated:January 12, 2018 1:51 pm

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