Check the expiration date and package integrity
Open the package carefully with your fingers
Make sure the condom is the right side up
Pinch the tip to leave space for semen
Place it on the tip of the erect penis
Roll it down to the base of the penis
Smooth out any air bubbles
Use water-based or silicone-based lubricant if needed
Stop and replace it if it tears, slips, or is put on backward
Hold the base during withdrawal
Remove it carefully after ejaculation
Tie it off and throw it in the trash
Use a new condom for every act of sex