{"id":28461,"date":"2020-02-10T17:05:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T17:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=28461"},"modified":"2020-02-05T17:22:42","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T17:22:42","slug":"did-you-know-february-14th-is-also-national-condom-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/did-you-know-february-14th-is-also-national-condom-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Know? February 14th is Also National Condom Day."},"content":{"rendered":"

Americans can celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day and National Condom Day on February 14th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

February 14th<\/sup> receives national attention for Valentine\u2019s Day, but it is also National Condom Day in the United States. \u00a0Condoms<\/a> are not only effective for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but they also prevent pregnancy. National Condom Day is the perfect time to bring awareness to the value of safer sex practices<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Great sex is safe and consensual<\/a>, so get ready to celebrate National Condom Day by reading all about condoms below.<\/p>\n

All About Condoms<\/h3>\n

Condoms<\/a> are thin barriers worn during sex to prevent bodily fluids (e.g. semen), bacteria, or viruses from entering the body. There are internal condoms, also referred to as \u201cfemale condoms,\u201d and external condoms, also referred to as \u201cmale condoms.\u201d External condoms are the most commonly used in the United States.<\/p>\n

Condoms come in a variety of colors, sizes, materials, and even textures. Latex is the material traditionally used to make condoms, but polyurethane and polyisoprene condoms are available for anyone with a latex allergy<\/a>. It is easy to obtain condoms because they can be found in most grocery and convenience stores.<\/p>\n

Communication and Consent<\/h3>\n

\"Couple<\/p>\n

Safer sex<\/a> starts with healthy communication about STIs, contraception, and protection. Partners that can communicate openly and honestly about their sexual health<\/a> and plan for protection are more likely to report having fulfilling sexual experiences. The most important first step in practicing safer sex is for partners to communicate and obtain consent<\/a> prior to reaching for their condoms.<\/p>\n

Tips for Condom Use<\/h3>\n

Correct and consistent condom use<\/a> significantly reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infection and reduces risk of pregnancy by 98 percent. External condoms are most effective at preventing pregnancy and STIs.<\/p>\n

To achieve maximum protection from STIs and pregnancy, follow these external condom tips<\/a>:<\/p>\n