Research has shown that when people use condoms the right way, and with confidence, there is little or no loss of stimulation or pleasure. For some people, it even lasts longer. If you do not use condoms often, and if you still feel a bit awkward about using them, try practising a little by yourself. You may not be so lucky next time. First of all, avoiding dangerous situations is the smarter way to go.
Many people think that once they have fallen in love, it is all right to stop using condoms.
Unfortunately, thousands of people around the world have become infected by their steady partner. After a minimum of three months of a monogamous and mutually faithful relationship, a medical exam to show that both partners are free of any sexually transmitted disease is reassuring. Of course, both you and your partner need to stay mutually faithful to ensure that you will stay free of HIV and STDs. Maybe you do not believe that non-penetrative sex can be as satisfying as penetrative sex. But you can give and receive a great deal of stimulation and pleasure through non-penetrative sex, such as mutual masturbation, massage, caressing, hugging, and kissing different parts of the body.