1. Reducing the Risk for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

2. Objectives Quick review of STD/STIs
Discuss ways to reduce risk for STDs
Examine how condoms can reduce risk for STDs
Discuss what increases and decreases condoms effectiveness

3. Quick Review STDs or STIs (I = infection)
Transmitted by oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse
Some are curable, others treatable
Some common STDs
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Human Papilloma virus (HPV)
Genital Herpes
HIV

4. How can you decrease the risk of STDs?
Abstinence: not engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse
Use an FDA-approved method
FDA: US Food and Drug Administration
Oversees medications, food safety, cosmetics, medical and veterinary products and much more, including condoms

5. Condoms
A barrier method that reduces the chance for exchange of body fluids
It is rolled onto an erect penis and catches ejaculate (semen)
To be effective, a new condom must be used with every act of intercourse

6. Do’s and Don’ts of Condom Use
DO use a latex condom.
DO use a condom each and every time.
DO check the expiration date.
DO check to make certain the wrapping is intact.
DO use water-based or silicone-based lubricants, such as KY Jelly, Astroglide, or Eros.

7. Do’s and Don’ts (continued)
DO NOT use a condom more than once.
DO NOT use two condoms at the same time. The friction between the condoms may cause them to tear.
DO NOT “flip” the condom. If the condom is placed upside down, a new condom must be used.
DO NOT use oil-based lubricants (like petroleum jelly or baby oil). They can cause the condom to break. 
DO NOT use a condom if the individual condom packet is ripped or expired.

8. Any questions?

9. Condom Line Up Need 11 volunteers
As a group, discuss the appropriate steps to use a condom.
Line up in order, from first step to last.
Read aloud what is on your card.
Does the remainder of the class agree that this is a correct way to use a condom?
What are some common errors that occur with condom use?
What other steps might one take to increase the effectiveness rate of a condom?

10. Steps of Condom Use Discuss safer sex Agree to have sex
Choose and buy latex condoms
Store in a cool, dry place
Carefully remove condom from package, after checking expiration date
Squeeze air from tip of condom, then place on head of penis
Unroll condom onto erect penis before ANY sexual contact
Have intercourse
Hold onto the rim of the condom and withdraw the penis
Carefully remove condom and throw it away
Wash up

11. Create a Condom Ad
A creative and appropriate name for your condom with two adjectives
Explain what a condom is
Three considerations for condom use (example, should be latex)
Include a “Don’t” for condom use (example, store in wallet)
Include color and visuals for appeal