Most people know how to use a condom. In fact, if you were to ask a room full of adults, at least nine out of ten would know how to use a condom. However, do you know that you should use a condom during oral sex as well as vaginal sex? Do you know that you need to use a condom for anal sex even though there is no fear of pregnancy?

Many people when they are asked if they know how to use a condom will tell you that they are used to protect partners from sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancy during intercourse. However most people are not aware that they should use condoms to protect themselves from oral sex as well. Sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted through the mouth as well, so to be safe condoms should be used. Anal sex can also be very risky for contracting sexually transmitted diseases, and even though there is no risk of pregnancy, you should always use a condom to protect yourself from disease.

So do you know how to use a condom to protect yourself in all types of sexual activities? If you were not sure that a condom was necessary to protect yourself from oral or anal sex, do not be embarrassed, simply start protecting yourself.