10 Condom Myths to Bust During National Condom Week
The truth behind common condom misconceptions
It’s Valentine’s Day and Cupid’s arrow hit you and your partner straight through the heart — so of course, you head straight to the bedroom. But not so fast, you horny little rabbits! Do you have some condoms handy? You see, perhaps not coincidentally, Valentine’s Day also marks the start of National Condom Week, so February 14 to 21 is also a time to think about protection. Do you think you know all there is to know about condoms? There have always been misconceptions about condoms and their use, and now is the perfect time to start busting them. The following are some common condom myths that people believe, and the truth behind them.
Condoms Are Always Uncomfortable
This is a common misconception that both men and women have about condoms, and according to Dainis Graveris, certified sex educator and relationship expert at SexualAlpha, they believe this because often in the heat of the moment, a man takes a break to put on a condom, and during that time, it can slow down the sexual momentum or end it entirely.
“One reason men and even women feel uncomfortable around wearing a condom is that the guy often takes a break from the action building up between them just to put on the…
