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• To step
• Part 1 of 2: Preparing to put on the condom
• Part 2 of 2: Putting on the condom
• Tips

If you or your partner has an uncircumcised penis, it may be difficult to put on a condom. In order to have safe sex with someone who has not been circumcised, it is important that you learn to put on a condom correctly so that you can avoid transmitting STIs and prevent pregnancy. It can be a little crazy, so a little humor won't hurt.

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Part 1 of 2: Preparing to put on the condom

1. Wait until the penis is completely erect. As with someone who has been circumcised, you should always wait until the penis is fully erect and ready for sexual activity before putting on the condom. If you try to put a condom on a penis that is not erect, the condom may slide up or down, or slide off.
2. Use some lube. Put a small amount of water-based lubricant on the inside of the condom before rolling it off. Water-based lubricant makes it easier for you or your partner to roll the condom over the penis. And it enhances the feeling he has during sex.
   • Make sure to apply just a little bit of lubricant to the tip. Too much lube can clog the tip, leaving no room for the sperm.
   • Only use water-based lubricant. An oil-based lubricant can damage the latex condom and increase the risk of pregnancy and STIs.
3. Pull back the foreskin. Gently pull back the foreskin before putting on the condom. Pull it back so that the glans of the penis is exposed. Remember, this is a very sensitive area, so be extra careful. Pulling back the foreskin makes it easier to put the condom on properly.
   • Generally, the foreskin will stay back when you pull it away from the glans.
   • If it rolls back before you put the condom on, roll it back and try again.

Part 2 of 2: Putting on the condom

1. Pinch the tip of the condom. In most cases, once you have pulled the foreskin away from the glans, it will remain retracted. As soon as the foreskin is well under the glans, you have both hands free and you are ready to put on the condom.
   • Before putting the condom on the penis, use one hand to pinch the tip of the condom.
   • This removes air from the condom and prevents air from entering the condom when you unroll it.
2. Know what to do if the foreskin does not roll down. In some men, the foreskin is too tight around the glans and cannot be pushed all the way down. Men who cannot slide the foreskin down may have a condition such as phimosis. This in itself is nothing to worry about, and if you can't slide the foreskin down, roll the condom over the penis and leave the foreskin behind.
   • Regardless of whether or not you can slide the foreskin down, it does not increase the risk of the condom breaking or slipping off.
   • Slipping off the condom is normally only a problem when the man is having trouble maintaining an erection.
   • If phimosis causes difficulties, such as pain during sex, infections, or difficulty urinating, there are treatments available that you can discuss with your doctor.
3. Unroll the condom over the penis. When using one hand to pinch the tip of the condom, use the other hand to unroll the condom up to the shaft of the penis. The foreskin should remain in place when you unroll the condom. You can let go of the tip of the condom at some point when you roll it over the penis.
4. Gently push the foreskin back over the glans. When you have unrolled the condom all the way over the penis, you can gently bring the foreskin back over the glans. Hold the bottom of the condom to keep it from sliding off and gently push the foreskin back over the glans of the penis.
   • This allows for more freedom of movement for the foreskin during sex, and can even enhance your partner's pleasure.

Tips

• When buying condoms for an uncircumcised partner, look for a brand that offers condoms with a wider top or "extra space for the glans".
• These types of condoms are easier to put on an uncircumcised penis because of their unique shape and size.