How to use condoms to prevent HIV

• Make sure the condom package label says the condom can be used to prevent HIV.
• Look for the expiration date on the condom package. Don't use the condom if the date has already passed.
• Read the directions to make sure you know the right way to put the condom on and take it off.
• Use a condom every time you have any kind of sex -- vaginal, anal, or oral.
• Put the condom on as soon as the penis is erect, and remove it right after ejaculation.
• Don't use a condom from a torn or open package.
• Don't use a condom that's gummy, brittle, discolored, or has even a tiny hole.
• Don't get oil-based lubricants, such as Vaseline, cold cream, or baby oil, on a condom. These could cause the condom to tear. If you use lubricants, make sure they're water-based, such as K-Y Jelly.