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. Many overcome these pressures and learn to enjoy using condoms by using them during sex play before intercourse. This site is produced by The Journal of the American Medical Association . 2000 American Medical Association.