Condom use How to use a condom First, pick the right condoms. The best ones to use are made of latex rubber. This makes them less likely to tear during handling or use. Never use an oilbased lubricant like vaseline with a condom.
Most spermicides also kill viruses.
Although they are not available everywhere, condoms that include a spermicide may provide an additional barrier against the AIDS virus. New condoms are stronger than old ones. If you keep a condom for too long, the rubber loses its strength. Store them in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Heat quickly damages rubber, so do not store condoms in hot spots such as the glove compartment of a car.