How many condoms will I need?

If you are sexually active, keep a few condoms with you so you'll always have one when you need it. Put on a new condom every single time you have sex. Use a condom when you have vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Put on a different condom for each type of sex you have.
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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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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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Do condoms protect you 100%?

Are condoms 100% effective? No type of condom prevents pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) 100% of the time. For better protection from pregnancy, many couples use condoms along with another method of birth control, like birth control pills or an IUD.
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What are 3 ways condoms fail?

Some of the most frequent mistakes include putting a condom on partway through intercourse or taking it off before intercourse is over, failing to leave space at the tip of the condom for semen, and failing to look for damage before use.
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What are the cons of condoms?

  • Some people are embarrassed to use condoms or feel they may interrupt foreplay or intercourse.
  • Both partners must be comfortable with using a condom and be prepared to use one every time they have sex.
  • Condoms may decrease sexual sensation.
  • Some people are allergic to latex (rubber). ...
  • Condoms may break or leak.
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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 long do condoms last?

Condoms have very different lifespans, depending on the material they're made of and whether they have proper storage (Mahdy, 2020; National Coalition, 2021; FDA, 2020): Latex condoms last for up to five years. Polyurethane condoms last for up to five years. Polyisoprene condoms last for up to three years.
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What condoms to buy when you don't know his size?

Most people can use a regular ol' standard condom.
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How long to wait for round 2?

How long should 2nd round last? There is no definite duration a guy must wait for the second round of sexual intercourse following an orgasm. The duration, referred to as the refractory period, differs from person to person and depends on various factors including general health, age, diet, lifestyle, and libido.
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Do condoms make you last less?

Condoms can even delay ejaculation (cumming), so sex lasts longer. You can use condoms for oral, anal, and vaginal sex, so they protect you from STDs no matter how you get down. And that's really the sexiest part of all: condoms let you focus on pleasure and your partner without worrying about pregnancy or STDs.
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Do condoms reduce pleasure?

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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How do beginners buy condoms?

You can get condoms for free, even if you're under 16, from: contraception clinics. sexual health or GUM (genitourinary medicine) clinics.
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You can also buy condoms from:
  1. pharmacies.
  2. supermarkets.
  3. websites.
  4. vending machines in some public toilets.
  5. some petrol stations.
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Are condoms 1 size fits all?

Condoms do come in various sizes, shapes and there is no one size fits all. You will also need to implore some math skills to determine the different widths. To do this, you will simply want to divide your girth by measurement by 3.14 = width.
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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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How many condoms do you use in a night?

No, you should never use more than one condom at a time. Using two condoms actually offers less protection than using just one. Why? Using two condoms can cause friction between them, weakening the material and increasing the chance that the condoms might break.
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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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Can u buy condoms at age 13?

How old do you need to be to buy condoms? You can buy condoms at any age. Condoms are available in drugstores, Planned Parenthood health centers, other community health centers, some supermarkets, and from vending machines. Individually, condoms usually cost a dollar or more.
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How early is too early to learn about condoms?

The average age of first sex is around age 18. But it's never too early to make sure your teen knows what's up when it comes to birth control and condoms. Let them know that they don't have to wait until they've started having sex to get on birth control.
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Do condoms make it hard to come?

Beyond that, men who find that condoms reduce sensation to the point where they can't reach orgasm can experiment with different types, such as a thinner variety. Sometimes, it is a case of trying different makes until you find a better fit.
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Is it normal for a guy to release quickly?

Most men orgasm sooner than they would like from time to time; that's normal. If you ejaculate too quickly most of the times you have sex, and it's a problem for you and your partner, there's treatments that can help. Some men ejaculate as soon as foreplay starts.
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Why can't I get hard after the first round?

After sex. After orgasm, every man goes through a recovery cycle, called the refractory period, which is when it is not possible to get another erection. This resolution stage can take anything from minutes to days and varies from man to man, generally extending as you get older.
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How long to wait for round 2 men?

There is no definite duration a guy must wait for the second round of sexual intercourse following an orgasm. The duration, referred to as the refractory period, differs from person to person and depends on various factors including general health, age, diet, lifestyle, and libido.
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How long does first round take?

That depends on many factors and can vary from time to time. Measured on a stopwatch, it takes an average of 5 to 7 minutes for a man to reach orgasm and ejaculate. But the overall range is wide, from less than one minute to over half an hour.
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