How to make a condom

How to Put on a Condom: Step by Step Instructions

– by CondomJungle Team

How to put on a condom is not exactly a puzzling process, mostly because rubbers are rather simple when it comes to inventions.

In case you are wondering if there is a wrong way of putting on a condom, the answer is yes.

Remember that what you do when suiting up makes a difference in terms of condom effectiveness.

Here’s a tip for first-time users who might be a bit nervous about acing how to put a condom on. Do a few practice drills before doing the real thing.

Before we get into the step-by-step instructions of how to put on a condom, we need to emphasize a few things.

Put a condom on before any sexual contact

This is something important to remember. You might think that you only need protection upon penetration. This is mostly true if you are only concerned about pregnancy, but it’s still not advisable.

To fully protect yourself, which includes thwarting sperm’s official mission AND preventing the transmission of any common STDs, you need to don a rubber before ANY intimate activity begins.

«there is a wrong way of putting on a condom»

STDs aren’t just found on the inside of your partner; sometimes they reside on the surface. You might notice something suspicious, but not necessarily. If an “issue” is minuscule or you are completely in the throes of passion, you could miss, or dismiss, that tiny bump, rash or sore.

The easiest advice to follow is to always put on a condom before the fun starts.

Use a new condom every time

Condoms are not reusable so make sure to have, and use, a new one for every occasion. There are just too many variables when it comes to washing or cleaning that could damage the material. So…

We can’t reiterate this enough: reusing is wrong on several levels. Don’t even think about it.

Check the expiration date

Though condom shelf life is relatively long, checking the expiration date is a good idea. If you store the condoms at an average room temperature, they should be fine to use throughout their whole lifetime. Once they expire, buy some new ones and trash the old.

Where you store your protection matters. If you think a heat wave or its opposite blasted your stash, it’s best not to take any chances. Get some new ones because prolonged extreme temperature fluctuations can affect the material and therefore your level of protection.

Open the wrapper carefully

Every condom wrapper has an area meant for an opening. Though this varies per manufacturer, it’s usually visibly marked by a dotted line or something similar along the edge. If this is not the case, look for the two opposite jagged sides as those connect the wrapper when still in a strip.

When you are opening one in the heat of the moment make sure you are not opening it on the “wrong” side since those are nearly impossible to tear.

We find the best technique is to:

FYI: You could have some challenge opening it if your fingers are wet since the wrapper’s foil material tends to be a bit slippery under those conditions. To avoid any interruptions consider using the following tip:

You can then just grab it when the time comes and put it on without having to bother with opening or anything else. If you have your rubber ready, you won’t be scrambling for a condom, and meanwhile, possibly lose your erection. No delays and no interruptions.

You might think that the timeframe between opening the wrapper and putting on the condom (which could only be at most minutes, right?) would make the condom’s lubricant dry out.

Regardless of the lubricant type (water or silicone), the condom stays in its unrolled form and still inside the wrapper. Therefore most of the lube is not exposed and is about the same as before you opened the package.

Alright, now that we covered all that, it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty and discuss the appropriate way of dressing the pecker.

How to put on a condom?

Once the penis is erect follow these three simple steps:

Those are the basics that haven’t changed in the modern condom history. For anyone who likes a lot of details, read on for a bit more explanation regarding each step in the process.

1. Squeeze

Whether or not the condom you have has a reservoir tip, gently squeeze the top part between your two fingers to remove the excess air. You don’t want to have an air pocket on top of your penis. That would not only feel less than great for you but it could also make the condom break.

2. Place

When placing the condom on the head of the penis make sure it’s with the unrolled side out not vice versa.

If you start to put it on backward then correct it, your bodily fluids could already be on the outside of the condom. You want to ensure you block any pre-ejaculate secretions or semen from being on the outside of the condom when entering your partner.

Tip: You can put a few drops of compatible lubricant inside the unrolled condom.

Why do we recommend this?

The vast majority of condoms feature lubricant on the outside but not on the inside. Putting a few drops of a compatible lube inside before unrolling will make your penis move easier and therefore feel better.

3. Unroll

When unrolling the condom, pull it all the way to your penis’ base. If for any reason it doesn’t unroll easily make sure it’s not backward as we described previously.

Other reasons that cause a bit of difficulty during the unrolling portion include:

In any case, if unrolling becomes an issue, throw that condom away and use a new one.

4. After ejaculation

After you ejaculate, the penis gets softer, losing its erection rather quickly. Make sure to hold the base of the condom in place while pulling out of the vagina. Remove the condom and avoid spilling semen.

Now that the fun part is over, it’s time for cleaning up.

5. Dispose

Wrap the used condom in tissue (toilet paper) and throw it into the trash. Wash your hands with lukewarm to fairly hot water and soap.

How to put on a condom FAQs

Can You Flush Your Used Condom?

You should never flush prophylactics down the toilet. It could potentially clog the sewage system. The condom’s material doesn’t dissolve the way toilet paper or human excrements do.

Ideally, you should avoid any further sexual contact with your partner before washing your private parts or any other areas that could come into contact with body fluids.

You see, how to put on a condom is pretty easy. We hope you have lots of occasions to do it right.

Last updated on November 19, 2020.

How Are Condoms Made and What’s Their Quality Control

– by CondomJungle Team

It’s hard to believe that condoms, those male climax-capturing devices, have been around for hundreds of years. From early, rather primitive versions to modern day, many times electronically tested products, their quality has thankfully evolved noticeably over the centuries.

So how are condoms made and what’s their quality testing today?

The invention of the rubber vulcanization process, which dates back to the 1850s, allowed for the introduction of rubber condoms. Throughout decades of manufacturing innovation, the natural rubber latex used for condoms became thinner, more durable and also more comfortable.

Come with us as we take a tour through the condom manufacturing process, including its high-quality control.

From rubber trees to your bedroom

It all starts by extracting the milky substance from rubber trees then ends between the sheets in your bedroom. That, of course, is very simplified. What happens in between during the manufacturing process is quite impressive and way more involved.

Before we get into the mechanics of the manufacturing process, let’s look at a couple of things first.

Put on that medical device

Because condoms keep you healthy and safe, only use name brand products, not some party balloon lookalikes, whose quality and origin is unknown. Also, always be mindful of where you buy your stash.

Nicknames

Condoms have many nicknames, one of which is rubbers. This fitting name comes from the fact that, as mentioned, the majority of these devices are made from natural rubber latex. This stretchy and body-contouring material happens to be ideal for its pleasurable purpose.

More than just rubber

Currently, there are four materials used to make condoms: latex (rubber), polyurethane, polyisoprene (synthetic) and natural (animal intestines). It’s good that there are condoms made of more that just rubber because some individuals are allergic or sensitive to this material. Non-latex condoms refer to any prophylactics made with a material other than latex (i.e. contains no rubber allergens).

In recent years, the SKYN Condoms product line from LifeStyles has been a trailblazer with the polyisoprene material. Polyisoprene is a medical grade non-latex material with very similar elasticity characteristics minus the latex. Natural rubber latex, however, remains the go-to material for condoms at least for now.

How are condoms made

It’s time to get into the nitty-gritty of condom making.

The manufacturing process of natural rubber condoms is quite impressive. In the next few paragraphs, we outline the stages of how natural latex turns into condoms of all shapes and sizes. Although similar, sans the rubber ingredient, we’ll save the process of making non-latex condoms for another time.

Latex tapping

Latex tapping is the process of extracting the milky latex from a rubber tree. The rubber tree is a more common name for the tree called Hevea brasiliensis. These trees thrive in the rainforest environments of South America and Indonesia. That’s where the latex for today’s condoms mostly originates.

Manufacturers’ contractors do the tapping process at night or early morning when the air temperature is relatively low to keep the latex in its fresh, pure liquid form.

Raw latex storage

After the collection process, workers place the natural latex into temperature-controlled tanks. That is where they keep the substance in its unchanged form, preventing the latex from coagulating.

Now it’s time to distribute the pure latex to production facilities around the world and make those condoms.

Ensuring latex quality

Condom brands test the latex quality throughout the whole manufacturing process to ensure the highest standards for the condom material.

Latex compounding process

The latex compounding has several stages and is basically a curing process. In this stage, latex gets its characteristics for condom strength, thinness, softness, etc.

In short, everything is mixed, making it ready for the next production step. This is where the machine automatization, or computer-managed, the process starts turning the white, milky looking liquid into condoms.

Dipping process

After the latex compounding, it’s time for the visible condom making to begin. The manufacturing line has spinning glass molds that run through the dipping tank to produce a thin layer of latex. The dipping is repeated twice to ensure the thickness is sufficient to create a light yet durable film of latex. The temperature of the latex in the dip tank is typically around 15°C.

In the next step, the spinning, dipping glass molds have to go through the drier. After the latex dries, the rotating brush cleans the bottom of the condom, forming what is the thin ring. A 10-minute, oven-curing process follows.

Now it’s time to remove the condoms from the molds with high-pressure water.

A whole batch of condoms is washed and dried with a solution that leaves a layer of powder on the latex surface. This prevents the condoms from sticking to each other.

Individual microscopic pinhole test

Every single condom undergoes an automated inspection for holes.

This stage of the production process places each condom onto a mandrel. A mandrel is a metal mold in the shape of a condom that conducts electricity. The condom-covered mandrel goes through an electrical field. If the condom is defective, either with a microscopic pinhole or weak spots, the test detects such defects because the electricity runs through it.

The machine automatically expels these faulty rubbers from the batch. Condoms that pass the microscopic pinhole test are rolled up into their flat disc. That’s the same look you see when you take one from the wrapper.

The electronic current testing is a reliable test that ensures that all condoms that enter the wrapping stage are top quality.

We talk later about another kind of random testing that each batch of condoms has to pass.

Wrapping condoms

In this stage, condoms go through a packaging line where a machine squirts lubricant onto each one. This is the last time we see that condom before it’s sealed into a wrapper.

Once sealed inside the wrapper, condoms head towards the last stop in the manufacturing process.

Retail box packaging

The last packing stop places condoms into retail boxes. This is their final look.

We also want to note that each of the wrappers, as well as the retail box, is marked with the product expiration date.

The final product

The manufacturing process is over, and condoms are ready for distribution.

Condom quality testing and control

We mentioned how brands test condoms throughout the whole manufacturing process. This ensures that condoms are safe and effective, providing a substantial barrier between sperm and STD pathogens. Now it’s time to elaborate on more of the testing that happens.

What is the quality control testing?

There is a regiment of tests in several production stages to make sure condoms are free from defects. Factories use water and air to measure material durability.

Below is a list of additional tests that every batch has to undergo.

Condom airburst test

The airburst test also called the air inflation test, measures the amount of air that condoms can absorb before bursting. The “airburst” tests condoms for elasticity and strength. On average, this test inflates condoms with 25 liters of air per minute.

Condom water leakage test

The water leakage test fills condoms with water and lets them hang for a prescribed period of time. In the next stage of the water leakage test, they use the hand roll and knead testing method to check for microscopic leaks.

Condom tensile test

The tensile test stretches condoms to see how durable the material is. A ring is cut from the condom mid-body and stretched to its maximum before breaking. Most latex condoms spread more than 750 times their original width.

Factory labs also test condoms for aging. There are even more tests but these are the main ones.

As you can see there are a bunch of quality checkpoints. Prophylactics have to pass all of them before they end up in your hands and on your instrument of pleasure.

Conclusion

We hope that our quick tour gave you a glimpse of how manufacturers make condoms, including their quality control measures. The next time you buy a box of condoms, appreciate all that went into making them.

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How to Make Condom Roses!

Introduction: How to Make Condom Roses!

So this is instructions on how to make condom roses! They’re fun gifts to give to friends for valentines day or to your significant other! They’re very simple to make. All you’ll need are some green pipe cleaners, some condoms with fun colored wrappers and green duct tape.

Which condoms to use:
Really any condoms with square-ish wrappers will work. The plastic wrappers bend easier than the foil ones, but as you can see, the foil ones work too. If you’re looking for red ones, both Durex and Lifestyles have red condoms that you can use. I would also suggest pink. For my bouquet I used Durex Love (red), Trojan Elexa (black and purple), Crown (silver) and Lifestyles Skyn (Gold).

Step 1: Materials

For each rose you will need:
1. 5 condoms still in their wrappers
2. 3 green pipe cleaners
3. Strips of green duct tape

Step 2: Make the Stem

To make the stem, twist the 3 green pipe cleaners tightly together.

Step 3: First Petal!

The first petals are the innermost petals. Bend the first condom in half on a diagonal so it forms a triangle. Fold it this way with the pipe cleaner stem in the center of the condom so that the pipecleaners are at least half way into the condom triangle (since you’ll need the pipe cleaners to support the weight of the rose).

Step 4: Tape It On!

Rip off a piece of green duct tape and wrap it around the bottom of the condom, holding the condom to the pipe cleaner stem.

Step 5: 2nd Petal

Fold the second condom in half on a diagonal and put it on the opposite side of the first condom, so that the point of the triangle on the first condom is inside the center of the second condom. Rip off another strip of duct tape and wrap it around the condom and the stem again.

Step 6: Fluffing

Squeeze the two petals towards each other a bit to make them more 3D, it makes the rose look more realistic and preps for the outside petals.

Step 7: Third Petal

Bend the 3rd condom in half like the other two, and then unbend it. Place the condom on a diagonal on top of the other two petals.

Step 8: Tape and Wrap

Rip off another strip of duct tape and tape the third petal in place, wrapping it around the other two petals as you tape it.

Step 9: Fourth Petal

Repeat step 8, rotating the rose so that the fourth petal is place next to the third one, overlapping it a bit. Tape it there with green duct tape, wrapping it around the third petal and the inner two petals.

Step 10: Last Petal!

Repeat step 8 again, rotating the rose so that the last condom is placed next to the fourth petal. It should overlap both petals 3 and 4. Conform it to the shape of the rose and tape it there.

Step 11: Ta-da!

Your condom rose is finished! You can give them to your friends, or make a bouquet for your significant other. The possibilities are endless!

How To : Make instant flying condoms

Learn how to make a self inflating, flying condom! We should you how to make an instant flying condom using a few household items. Fantastic and fun science experiment! You will need one condom, one bag of hydrogen peroxide and dishwasher limescale remover.

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The Complete Guide on How to Buy Condoms

– by CondomJungle Team

They’ve been around a long time and you don’t need a doctor’s prescription.

However, over the years, one of the conundrums for guys was where and how to buy condoms. For some, there is a layer of purchasing embarrassment given the personal nature of the product. Luckily, we have the Internet and so our method for buying condoms has never been more comfortable.

With so many condoms out there – including different types as well as different brands – we’ll admit that it can be a little overwhelming sometimes, especially at first. That’s why we put together the following buyer’s guide to make how to buy condoms online as easy as possible for you.

Why do we bother with using condoms in the first place?

Before jumping into our guide on how to buy condoms let’s reiterate the ever-important reason for putting on a condom.

The prophylactic is the only device that can, if used correctly every time, help reduce STDs and also prevent unintended pregnancies. For these two simple yet very important reasons, condoms are priceless devices for every man.

What you should know

Before you go on your condom shopping spree, let us give you a bit more insight. As we just alluded, all condoms are for pregnancy protection. However, how you actually use them determines their effectiveness. Their effectiveness ranges based on a type of use, which varies from perfect (98%!) to typical and inconsistent scenarios. Since this article guides you on how to buy condoms, for more in-depth questions regarding condom effectiveness, refer to our article where we describe this topic.

Natural latex, polyisoprene and more

The time when you had to depend on a single material (latex) is thankfully long gone. Nowadays, manufacturers use several materials when making their condoms. Whether you use the widely accepted natural latex or any other alternative, it’s good to know condom lubricant compatibilities and effectiveness capabilities.

We recommend reading the product descriptions either on the product page or packaging itself for those details. Manufacturers always have the last say, so listen to what they recommend. You can also shoot us an email if you have some condom-related questions. We always do our best to help.

How to buy condoms?

Alright, you need condoms. You’ve come to the right place. CondomJungle is your online source for condoms. We’ve been serving people just like you for over a decade here in the U.S. and around the world. We are confident that if you choose us to be your source for condoms, you won’t be disappointed. We’ve got you covered.

Let’s buy some condoms!

After you land in our CondomJungle.com online store, what do you do? Where do you start? If you are one of our loyal customers (thank you), you know your way around our store.

If it’s your first time stopping by and you already have some experience with condoms you can shop by:

First-time condom buyer?

If you are new to buying condoms, you might want to check out our First-Time Buyer Condom Variety Pack. This is where you find a mix of all kinds of condoms across the whole spectrum of types, brands and sizes. This is a perfect starting point for anyone who is just getting started or doesn’t know the nuances of how to buy condoms.

Condom Sizes

Condoms are not all the same because men are not the same. These products come in a few sizes just like t-shirts do. We sorted our rubbers for you by size.

How to know what size condom to buy?

Condom size can be a bit of a guessing game, especially if you are new to using condoms. As there are primarily only four size groups, you can try a few condom samples to discover what’s the right fit for you. Once you settle your size category, go explore.

Condom Brands

We’re actually rather picky about who we accept into our selection. We believe offering an immense array of condoms might be more confusing than beneficial to you as a shopper. Plus, we like to offer you the best quality so you never have to guess if what you order is great. That’s why we only carry condoms from the leading brands.

Trojan

You get plenty of condom types to choose from with this company. Trojan is the #1 brand Americans trust. Every day in the USA, the vast majority of johnsons, willies, sausages and penises dress themselves up in Trojan Condoms.

Magnum

Are you large or even extra large? Magnum is an exclusive line of condoms for well-hung men. If it’s too big for the regular size, Magnum saves the day. For the record, Trojan creates these super-size prophylactics too so you know they are trustworthy.

Naturalamb

Naturalamb is a unique condom. Click the orange button to find out what’s up with this protection before using. These lambskin condoms have been around for a long time and some consider them the oldest condom material ever used for protective sheaths. By the way, these are also brought to you by Trojan.

LifeStyles

LifeStyles has condoms for every occasion. They make a wide range of prophylactics, designed for a diverse demographic of users.

You won’t believe it’s not latex. The polyisoprene material used to make this condom mimics traditional natural rubber latex but doesn’t have any latex allergens. What’s even better is that it absolutely has very similar, if not better, elastic characteristics. SKYN Condoms are a great option for anyone, not just for allergy sufferers. Everyone who wants to use protection should give these a try at some point. In case you didn’t know, LifeStyles brings you the SKYN line so you know they are top notch.

Durex

Durex, as a brand, does not need any introduction. Worldwide notoriety gives this manufacturer a guarantee of trust among its users. The selection of Durex condoms is not the most extensive these days, yet you still have enough to choose from for your bedroom escapades.

Kimono

Ultra-thin condoms coming atcha. If you are a fan of thin, Kimono has a cover for you. In fact, this brand built its reputation on being thin so you know their prophylactics must feel really great.

Okamoto

Japanese technology on your penis? That’s right. Okamoto prides itself on manufacturing condoms using technology from the Land of the Rising Sun. You bet these are good.

Crown

Put your «crown» on and be the king. Favored by many, Crown has a loyal niche of rubber-wearing users. In case you are wondering, Crown condoms are also thinner than the average.

Beyond Seven

For Beyond Seven it’s all about thin and ultra thin options. Beyond Seven is a sister company of the Okamoto brand so you get another dose of precision Asian technology on your member.

Entertain yourself a bit before you do IT by reviewing this brand’s wrapper art. Always fun and interesting, this brand comes up with new graphics all the time.

Rough Rider

Rough Rider is a small label coming at you from Ansel, the makers of LifeStyles condoms. We carry their studded condoms. Isn’t Rough Rider an awesome name for condoms covered with studs?

Since every brand is slightly different than another, it’s worth exploring all of them.

If you are looking for another way for how to buy condoms, you can always browse through condom category types.

Types of condoms

There are many types of condoms for you to choose from today, including a bunch of shapes and styles. Go down the list to see what we have for you.

Non-Latex

Ultra Thin

It’s all about getting closer and the ultra-thin category has plenty to offer. With condoms that are even thinner than the rest, you get to enjoy better sensitivity and that certainly helps you feel the intimacy more.

Climax Control

When you want to have your climax under control, turn to condoms with a penis desensitizing lubricant. These help you prolong your humping rendezvous.

Ribbed

Ribbed condoms give you some extra help in stimulating your partner. As you move up and down or in and out, the ribs or studs work their magic.

Spermicide

One of the purposes of condoms is pregnancy prevention. Spermicide condoms have lube with N-9 that kills sperm on the spot.

Flavored

These are not only flavored but also scented too. Imagine smelling fresh oranges or strawberries while going at it. You have a choice here as well so go do some shopping to find your fave.

Colored

Condoms are no longer just available in a single and bland, neutral color. Some are yellow, red, pink, blue, orange. If you want to stimulate your visual senses, shop in this category.

Thick

Thick condoms are here for you if you want that extra layer for whatever reason. These condoms are ready for any mission you might want to explore, especially those at the backdoor.

Glow-in-the-Dark

Light your way! With glowing condoms, light it up in the dark so you never again get lost trying to get it in. These fun condoms are fully functional and FDA-approved.

Non-Lubricated

Vegan

Being a vegan is not a fad. If you want to take your veganism 100% seriously just put on a condom that contains no animal ingredients.

Extra Lubricated

Condom lubrication is a must, and that’s why the extra lubricated category offers more lube, increasing the glide for better action.

Variety

Don’t settle, and instead, open your mind to diversity. This category features a few assortments, allowing you to find some new favorites.

Time to Finish

Now that you selected your favorite condoms, place them in your shopping cart and proceed to checkout. That’s it. Super duper easy.

Take away

That’s it for our how to buy condoms guide. We hope you find it helpful. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help and, as always, Hump Responsibly!

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