Condom use will keep things fun in the bedroom and keep you safe. It is essential for good sexual health to use a condom every single time you have sex and if you are hooking up with a partner for the first time, than it is important to discuss with them condom use. Never take it for granted that your partner will provide the condom or that you partner will use a condom.

It is important to talk with your partner, but it can be scary to bring up the subject for the first time. If you are in a relationship, this conversation should be a lot easier. You will need to discuss the need for safe sex and condom use, and you should be able to do this in a safe environment with clear communication. However, if you are engaging in a more casual sexual situation, there is not likely to be the opening for this type of discussion. At this point it is important for both partners to be prepared.

Never assume that the other partner will provide the condom, be sure that you are always prepared when you go out. Condom use is the best way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy, so it should not be an issue up for negotiation. Some people will try every trick in the book to have sex without a condom, it is important to make it your personal policy to never engage in sex without a condom.