They may use animal tissue or plastic condoms instead. Although animal tissue and plastic may not protect as well as latex against viruses like HSV, HPV, HIV, and hepatitis-B, they do offer some protection. Sex Play, Pleasure, and the Condom Many women and men say they have better sex when they use condoms. They are able to focus on their sexual pleasure without distractions about unintended pregnancy and STIs. Some couples put the condom on as part of their foreplay.
Many men stay hard longer when they use condoms.
However, other men and women feel that the condom dulls sensation. Others become frustrated and lose some of their sexual excitement when they stop to put on a condom. Some men are self-conscious about using condoms. They feel pressured about having to maintain an erection to keep the condom on. Others feel pressured to ejaculate.