Touching, dry kissing, body rubbing, and mutual masturbation are the safest sexual activities. Safer penetrative sex means always using a latex barrier for anal, vaginal, and oral intercourse. This includes using a condom on a man or barrier protection such as plastic wrap, a dental dam, or cut condom for oral sex on a woman and for oral-anal contact. The next surest way is to use condoms consistently and correctly during all penetrative sexual acts. Following these basic rules will further reduce the small chance of condom failure.
Condoms come in different sizes, shapes, and styles.
Experiment with different condoms and practice putting them on before intercourse. Also practice talking with a close friend about your desire and intention to use condoms. Never use a condom in a damaged package or one that is past its expiration date. Never use oil-based lubricants like Vaseline, hand cream, Crisco, or mineral oil which can rapidly break down latex and allow the virus to pass through. It is important to pinch the tip as you roll it down onto the penis to be sure that there are no air bubbles that could pop under pressure.