Sexy Tips for Before, During and After

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Here's a list of tips that we couldn't fit in our Pūkoro Ure Fit Kit booklet, that could be useful for when you are ready to use your new fit with a partner.

As well as links to a bunch of amazing articles that can teach you a lot of really important things about sex, prevention, consent, and so much more!

Before sex

Remember to talk about consent. Find out what the “dos and don’ts” are for you and your partner/s. This is not a mood killer, as some may try to say, in fact talking about the sexy things you do want to do together should be the exact opposite!
Check the expiry/use-by date first. If it’s expired, throw it away and use a new one
Thinner condoms can give you more sensitivity and thicker condoms can help you last longer.
Open by tearing the edge with your fingers – don’t use your teeth! It looks hot, but can damage it.
Add a bit of lube inside the tip of the condom for more sensitivity.
Make sure the rim (the thick ring part) is on the outside so it looks like a little beanie. If you start to put it on inside out, throw it away and get a new one – there might be precum on the part that’s meant to be the outside now, which would defeat the purpose of wearing one to be safe.
Ensure there are no air pockets in the condom - if there are, try to squeeze them out towards the base.

During sex

Use lots of lube! But, never an oil-based lube with condoms.
Remember silicone lube can damage silicone toys or prosthetics - use water-based lube with these
instead.
If the condom breaks during sex, don't panic. Stop once you notice and head over to our Been Exposed? tool.
Keep checking in with your partner/s to make sure they’re still comfortable and let each other know what is feeling the best. Like what you may each may want more or less of, for example.

After sex

After you’ve cum (or whenever you’re finished) hold onto the base of the condom when pulling out. Wrap it in a tissue and put it in the bin – not down the toilet. It’s a good idea to pee too! If you can't throw it out right away, or you don't have tissues nearby, you can tie a knot in the condom and throw it away later.
Store condoms in a cool place out of direct sunlight (like your Pūkoro Ure FitKit bag!)