[ ARC forum 2 ]
Written by Paul B. at 24 Apr 2001 16:24:48: Re: condom?
As an answer to: condom? written by Harry at 24 Apr 2001 13:09:42:
> but what about when I use a condom, I have to pull the foreskin back
> then??Ah!
Now that's a somewhat nasty question, because it does appear that
condoms do interfere with the mechanism of intercourse. Of course they
do so to some extent whether or not you are circumcised.Being uncircumcised, there are two options when you use a condom. You
may put it on with the foreskin forward, in which case it will tend to
prevent the foreskin being pushed back as you thrust. Whether this
troubles you is a matter of taste however, and the advice remains:
"Try it and see".The other option is to pull the foreskin back to put on the condom,
then let it go forward (if it tends to) taking part of the condom
inside. As the foreskin unfurls and furls again, it can just take the
condom with it.In general, the limitation of condoms in general (including for the
circumcised) is slippage. It is probably better not to use any
lubricant inside (it is always wise to use it on the outside as ladies
do not always stay "wet"), but of course the "pre-cum" usually makes
it slippery anyway, and you may actually find extra lubricant inside,
better. You probably do want a snug-fitting one either way so that it
moves with the penis rather than sticking inside the vagina (which
tends to cause it to come off and get lost!).Actually, due to this, the female condom ("Femidom") though it looks
rather odd, is a rather superb idea. It actually benefits from sticking
with the lady and the lubricant should be used primarily inside
(except the minimum necessary for it to be fitted in the first place, if
any at all). And it is more protective.In summary, do use the condom, see what works or doesn't, take it easy
- it's supposed to be fun after all - and just do it.