Sexual Health

The majority of condoms are suitable for vaginal, anal, and oral sex, but you should read the information leaflet that comes with your product before using them for oral or anal.

Always remember to use a fresh condom if you change the type of sex you’re having, for example, when going from oral to vaginal sex.

As long as your sperm enters the vagina, your partner can still become pregnant.

However, if you ejaculate before penetration, your partner won’t be able to conceive - this might occur frequently if premature ejaculation is a problem for you.

The pressure of trying to have a baby may be causing you anxiety and stress, which can make your premature ejaculation more severe.

If you and your partner are trying to conceive and premature ejaculation is getting in the way, speak to your doctor for advice and suitable treatments.

You can get cystitis after having sex, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get cystitis every time you have sex or that there aren’t any other causes.

Women often get cystitis after having sex because it can make it easier for bacteria to get into your urethra and move up to your bladder from there, causing a UTI.

If you use a diaphragm as your method of contraception this can also increase your chances of getting cystitis after sex.

Condoms are one of the most reliable ways to protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy and the only way to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

When used properly, condoms can protect from STIs like chlamydia, HIV, and gonorrhoea.