Condoms?

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Condoms?
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Mon, 03-07-2005 - 11:25am
This is kind of embarrassing......
My ex and I never used a condom. He was the only one that I've been with. We used one once and it was very difficult for me. I didn't get wet. It hurt and was uncomfortable. I know that it's probably becuase we've never used one. But I know that I'm going to have to get used to it. Any suggestions? I'm scared that when I do have someone new and use one that I'm not going to get excited or be able to have sex that way. Is my body just going to have to get used to it or something? I don't know what to do about it.
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Registered: 04-23-2004
In reply to: brokenhearted05
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 11:53am
I'm not sure what using

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Registered: 05-18-2004
In reply to: brokenhearted05
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 12:00pm
Did you use lubrication, was it an unlubricated condom? Also, do you think you may be allergic to latex? Try getting a good lube like Astroglide or K-Y silk-e(not the sticky junk in the tube). If that doesn't work, I would suggest trying a polyurethane condom to rule out an allergic reaction.
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Registered: 05-27-2004
In reply to: brokenhearted05
Mon, 03-07-2005 - 3:29pm

Worrying about it makes it worse. You know that you need to use them until you know he's been tested.....so stop worrying about it. If you're dry, use lubricant. If it hurts, he needs to stop until you're lubricated naturally or with extra lubricant.

It shouldn't hurt, and it shouldn't keep you from lubricating.....as Tish said, you should be lubricated & aroused before it's time to use it.