Are condoms awkward?

A survey by Fusion Condoms found 56% of people surveyed, were embarrassed to buy them. When it came to men, 54% got red faced while 57% of woman did. Sexual health charities agree embarrassment is still a big issue for many people.
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How awkward is it buying condoms?

Some people feel kind of awkward going into a store and buying condoms, but your health is more important than a little embarrassment. Besides, buying condoms shouldn't be embarrassing in the first place — it means you're being responsible, and protecting yourself and your partner.
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Where should you not put condoms?

It's best to keep condoms in a cool dark place, like your bedside table or in your wallet or purse. Condoms don't like extreme cold or heat. So, don't put them in the fridge, and keep them out of the sun. Don't keep them with your keys either.
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Why do people not want to use condoms?

Technical reasons have also been cited as reasons for use, such as a lack of confidence in own skill (37) or the perception that condoms are not efficacious (38). More general reasons for avoiding use of condoms are a dislike of condoms (76) or an image of condoms as effeminate (77).
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Is it OK for a 14 year old to buy condoms?

You DO NOT have to be 18 to buy condoms. You should not get carded for buying condoms and a clerk cannot legally refuse to sell them to you without looking at your ID. A checkout person also shouldn't ask your age—and if they do, you don't have to answer.
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Is it normal for a 15 year old to buy condoms?

The short answer is that you don't have to be a certain age to buy condoms. If you go to your local supermarket, pharmacy or a gas station, the clerk working at the cashier register typically does not ask you for your identification.
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Do condoms stop you from feeling?

Condoms interpose a mechanical barrier between sex partners, limit physical contact, reduce tactile sensation, and attenuate heat transduction, all of which reduce sexual pleasure.
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What are 3 disadvantages of condoms?

What are the disadvantages of using a condom?
  • May disrupt spontaneity during sex.
  • Can reduce sensitivity.
  • Some men cannot maintain an erection when using a condom.
  • Some men and women can develop an allergy or sensitivity to latex (in this case, polyurethane condoms may be used)
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Do guys feel better without condoms?

It's kind of like the difference between someone rubbing on your bare hand or someone touching you with a surgical glove. No matter what the marketing of condoms might say, when you have sex with one, it definitely cuts down the sensation by 40-50 percent.
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What are 2 disadvantages of condoms?

Some disadvantages include:
  • Some couples find that using condoms interrupts sex – to get around this, try to make using a condom part of foreplay.
  • Condoms are very strong but may split or tear if not used properly.
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What size condoms for 7 inches?

For external condom length, use these general guides: Standard external condoms have a length of 7.25 inches to 7.8 inches. Snug external condoms have a length of 7 inches to 7.8 inches. Large external condoms have a length of 7.25 inches to 8.1 inches.
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How long do condoms last?

With proper storage, male condoms remain effective for three years to five years, depending on the manufacturer and according to national policy. Female condoms have a shelf life of five years.
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How can I get condoms at 13?

There is no age restriction on buying condoms. You are legally allowed to buy condoms at any age as you do not need to have parental consent or a doctor's prescription. If you are feeling shy or concerned about other people looking at you, you can always order them online.
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Who should pay for condoms?

It's important to know that any person engaging in sexual activity can buy their own condoms, no matter what their identity is or who they are having sex with. This is important especially for women and queer people who have been left out of the narrative that “the man buys the condoms.”
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Is it weird for a 17 year old to buy condoms?

There's no age limitation for buying condoms. You should be able to go to any store that sells them and make your purchase. Usually sexual health clinics give them away for free.
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Can Walgreens refuse to sell condoms?

THE ANSWER. Yes, a Walgreens employee can refuse to sell condoms to a customer because of the employee's religious beliefs. But they must refer the customer to another employee or manager on duty who can complete the transaction.
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Do condoms hurt when they break?

Do you feel when it rips or breaks? Men wearing condoms should be able to tell when they break — they will feel a change in sensation. Their partners might not be able to feel the difference, so the responsibility lies with them. They can learn what it feels like by breaking condoms on purpose while masturbating.
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Will I last longer if I wear 2 condoms?

You only need to wear one condom at a time. Wearing two doesn't add extra protection, just extra hassle. That said, it's a good idea to have more than one condom on hand so that if one breaks or comes off during sex, you have another one to put on.
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Is it good to wear two condoms?

1 condom at a time

Never use 2 condoms together, whether that's 2 male condoms or a female and a male condom. They'll rub against each other, and this friction can weaken them and make them more likely to break or fail.
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Are condoms too big or too small?

There is no absolute rule for who should use the different condom sizes, but the following guidelines, which are in inches, may help: a girth of less than 4.7″ needs a snug fit. a girth of 4.7–5.1″ needs a regular fit. a girth of 5.1–6″ needs a large fit.
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How old do you have to be to buy condoms?

At what age can I buy condoms? Any age. There is no age restriction on buying condoms.
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Are condoms Messure in girth or width?

To calculated the condoms Circumference (girth) the flat width of the condom is multiplied by 2. Example a condom with a 2.1" width would have an approximate circumference of 4.2 If you are looking for a wider condom, pay attention to the width measurement on the condom size chart.
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Do most guys use condoms?

A third of men and a quarter of U.S. women use condoms when they have sex, a CDC survey finds.
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Why do boys not like condoms?

He thinks condoms reduce pleasure.

The number one reason for men refusing to wrap their willies is that they say it doesn't have the same pleasurable sensation as going bare. This may very well be true for a lot of men; however, that's no excuse to skip wearing a condom.
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