Condom Situation

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Registered: 06-28-2007
Condom Situation
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Thu, 06-28-2007 - 12:01pm

I have only had a few partners and rather than being smart and using condoms, they always pulled out (not the safest way to prevent pregnancy, I know!). Now my boyfriend and I just recently started having sex. While we are engaged in foreplay, I am very excited both mentally and physically. Yet it seems about 5 minutes after he puts on a condom, I am not longer wet. This has happened a couple times and is very frustrating. I don't know if it is a mental think (I HATE condoms), because I have had such limited experience with condoms or what it is. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

Rachel

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Registered: 11-16-2003
In reply to: ramdc5
Thu, 06-28-2007 - 12:29pm

condoms dry me out too. A little lube helps a lot :) There are many kinds so try them out until you find one you like. Don't use any oil based lubes though. They will ruin the condom.

Right now I like the KY warming mist. I hate touching it, but with that it can just be sprayed and is less messy to use. I also have a couple from Pure Romance that I like. There flavored lubes are actually good flavored (food grade flavoring used instead of cosmetic flavoring), and they have a great lube for the shower that won't wash away or ruin condoms. There is also a regular lube by Pure Romance that refreshes itself.

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Registered: 06-28-2007
In reply to: ramdc5
Thu, 06-28-2007 - 12:36pm
Thank you sooo much for the suggestions! =)
Rachel
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Registered: 08-12-2002
In reply to: ramdc5
Tue, 07-03-2007 - 8:35pm
We use condoms during my fertile times, and they dry me out too. The difference between when we use condoms, and when we don't is huge. So we will be resorting to trying lubricants next time around as well, as it's just too uncomfortable for me. When I had a Mirena IUD, I suffered from bad vaginal dryness, so when condoms dry me out and I feel pain, it upsets me a bit. I honestly can't enjoy sex when we use condoms, because of this issue.

 


 


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Registered: 07-06-2007
In reply to: ramdc5
Fri, 07-06-2007 - 4:14pm
I highly recommend Pure Romance products...there is one called Just Like Me. It is great if you are sensitive to flavored lubricants. It is a water base so it is safe for condom usage and it truly feels "just like" your own lubrication.