Part Fifteen: The Relationship Between Condoms and Sexual Pleasure, and Analysis of Reasons for Condom Failure

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Does wearing a condom affect sexual pleasure?

There are currently two different views on the effect of condoms on sexual pleasure, and therefore two different attitudes towards their use. Some people believe that using condoms prolongs intercourse and thus feels more pleasurable; others believe that condoms reduce pleasure during intercourse and are therefore reluctant to use them.

When men wear condoms during intercourse, the sensitivity of the glans penis decreases slightly, potentially prolonging the time to orgasm, but it does not affect the pleasure of ejaculation. Generally, women take longer to reach orgasm than men. Using a condom can prolong intercourse, thus satisfying the woman's sexual desire. Especially for men with premature ejaculation, condom use can help prevent and treat it, leading to a more harmonious sex life.

Currently, condoms produced in my country are made of high-quality latex, which is soft, thin, and transparent, having minimal impact on sexual pleasure. Whether or not to use condoms is a matter of habit. Men in Western countries and some developed countries are more willing to use condoms; therefore, with consistent use, one will gradually become accustomed to it.

Combining condoms with the rhythm method is even more ideal. Using basal body temperature monitoring, once the temperature remains elevated for four consecutive days (at which point the egg has died), condom use can be discontinued until menstruation resumes. This reduces the number of days condoms are used while still providing contraception.

Reasons for condom contraceptive failure

Condoms are an effective form of contraception. Most condom failures are caused by improper use. Common causes of failure include:

◎The condom size is incorrect. Condoms that are too large or too small are prone to slipping off inside the vagina or breaking during intercourse, allowing semen to enter the vagina.

◎The condom was not carefully inspected before use, resulting in the use of a condom with a leak.

◎If the air in the reservoir tip of the condom is not squeezed out before wearing the condom, the increased pressure inside the reservoir after ejaculation will cause the condom to break and semen to leak out.

◎If the condom and penis are not removed from the vagina together before the penis softens after ejaculation, semen may spill into the vagina between the penis and the condom after the penis softens, or the condom may slip off inside the vagina.

Some people fear that condoms will affect sexual pleasure, so they don't wear a condom at the beginning of intercourse, but only put it on when they are about to ejaculate and withdraw their penis. This will not be effective in preventing pregnancy because a small amount of sperm may enter the vagina with urethral mucus before ejaculation. Sometimes, even if the man does not intend to ejaculate before withdrawing his penis from the vagina, a small amount of semen may still be released unknowingly, leading to contraceptive failure.

Choosing the right size condom, carefully checking it before use, and mastering the correct usage method are all important. If the condom breaks or slips off inside the vagina during use, immediate remedial measures should be taken to avoid contraceptive failure.

Who are not suitable candidates for vasectomy?

Vasectomy is not suitable for patients with any of the following conditions, or the surgery should be postponed:

◎Those with a bleeding tendency are prone to bleeding or hematoma.

◎Those with severe neurosis, psychosis, or severe systemic acute or chronic diseases.

◎Those with pre-existing sexual dysfunction or disharmonious sexual relations with their spouse.

◎If you have a heavy mental burden about undergoing surgery, you must not force yourself to have it done.

◎ If you have inflammation of the reproductive system, you should wait until it is cured before having surgery; scrotal skin inflammation or eczema should also be cured before surgery.

Natural contraception

Natural contraception is an internationally recommended method of contraception that does not interfere with human reproductive function and is completely harmless to the body. This method requires neither oral contraceptives nor devices; instead, women of reproductive age determine their ovulation day by observing cervical mucus and the condition of their vulva, and then use the time difference to prevent sperm and egg from meeting, thus achieving contraception. Natural contraception is simple, reliable, and avoids the disadvantages of using oral contraceptives, devices, or surgery, making it very popular.

This method is based on the cyclical changes in cervical mucus secretion in women. Relying on the woman's own feelings and observations of the characteristics of the secretions, each menstrual cycle is divided into a dry phase – a wet phase – a dry phase. The wet phase (with more and thinner vaginal discharge) is the fertile period, especially the day when the discharge is egg-white-like, clear, transparent, highly elastic, and stretchy; this is likely the day of ovulation, when conception is most likely. Therefore, sexual intercourse should be strictly avoided for three days before and after this day to achieve contraception. This method is also known as the rhythm method of contraception, but it differs from traditional ovulation calculation methods.

This method should be used with caution. Generally, after 3 months of training and observation, the pattern of cervical mucus secretion can be mastered. When used properly, as long as both partners cooperate closely, the contraceptive effect is equally reliable, with an effectiveness rate of up to 98%.

When women experience vaginal itching and burning, they should be alert to the possibility of fungal vaginitis or other infections. In such cases, treatment is necessary before sexual intercourse, as vaginitis can affect the assessment of cervical mucus properties, potentially leading to contraceptive failure.

Withdrawal method of contraception

Withdrawal is a method of contraception where, during sexual intercourse, the man withdraws his penis just before ejaculation and reaches orgasm, releasing his semen outside the woman's vagina to prevent pregnancy.

While withdrawal (coitus interruptus) is a convenient method of contraception, it is unreliable and has a high failure rate. The reason for failure is that a small amount of semen may have already entered the vagina before the man withdraws his penis. Because ejaculation and impending ejaculation are a continuous process with a very short interval, most men cannot accurately time the timing. Consequently, they may not withdraw their penis from the vagina in time just before reaching orgasm, allowing the initial ejaculation to enter the woman's vagina. This initial ejaculation contains the highest concentration of sperm, making pregnancy highly likely. This is the main reason for the failure of withdrawal as a contraceptive method. Secondly, a small amount of sperm may have already entered the vagina before ejaculation. This is because sperm accumulated in the vas deferens are first expelled into the urethra during sexual arousal due to the contraction of the vas deferens, and then spill into the vagina with urethral secretions. This leakage of sperm before ejaculation is uncontrollable and can also lead to contraceptive failure.