Hold the tip of the condom as you roll it down to the base of the penis. After intercourse, hold the rim of the condom while removing the penis. Throw the used condom away. Communicating about Condom Use Communication about condom use ensures that partners use them correctly and consistently. As with all important topics, assertive communication helps ensure that partners understand important thoughts and feelings about condom use.
Assertive communication involves verbal and nonverbal messages.
The content should be delivered in clear, specific statements. Voices should be clear and even. There should be eye contact and a self-assured posture. Speakers should feel confident and respectful of both their feelings and their partners' feelings. The goal of this communication is to avoid unprotected sex that could cause a pregnancy or transmit a sexually transmitted disease.