How to Make Birth Control an Erotic Part of Foreplay and Sex

There’s nothing hotter than worry-free, uninhibited sex!

I know it may not seem as romantic as diving fearlessly forward into a moment of passion, but the truth is that you can’t fully enjoy sex if you are secretly wondering if your partner has a sexually transmitted infection or if you are worried about getting pregnant.

Talking about protection requires a certain intimacy. Whether it’s your first time together or you are exploring different birth-control options for your long-term relationship, having a safer-sex plan allows both of you to relax and enjoy without being anxious about protection.

Plus, condoms have become a lot more fun over the past ten years! Today, using a condom doesn’t have to decrease your sexual pleasure. In fact, many of the condoms on the market serve to enhance pleasure.

Seduce and Protect
Besides providing protection, the new condoms have sexy side effects, and you can also drive your partner absolutely crazy just by helping him put one on. Build his arousal by slowly rolling a condom down the length of his penis as you straddle him. As you smooth it onto his shaft, lean forward to stroke it, and then lick him from base to tip once he’s wearing the condom as a promise of treats to follow. Remember, great sex is built on thoughtful seduction. Use your creativity to find new ways and positions to be his partner in protection.

New, Improved Condoms
Condom manufacturers like Durex have made significant advances in condom design. Many condoms are made with polyurethane, so they are thinner and less obtrusive than their latex counterparts. There are other features and innovations that make today’s condoms pleasure enhancers for both penetrative and oral sex, including:

• Benzocaine: If your partner struggles with early ejaculation, condoms with benzocaine, a medicine that is similar to what dentists use for numbing, can help delay ejaculation. His improved stamina allows both of you to receive more pleasure.
• Flavors: Remember that you can contract an STI through oral sex. If you have issues with smell or taste, adding your favorite flavor to the mix may make fellatio something you look forward to rather than a chore. For any couple, flavored condoms offer a great way to spice up oral sex.
• Ribbing and Dots: Ribs on condoms aren’t new, but they have endured as a safer-sex innovation because the increased friction and resistance can make a difference in both a man’s and a woman’s sensation! Think extra intensity and added stimulation.
• Wider Head: The head of the penis is a very nerve-rich area, so a standard condom that is more fitted may reduce sensation. The roomier condoms with a wider head can help your partner maximize his pleasure.

Safer sex is a win-win situation. Not only are you physically protected, but you can also increase your connection by exploring ways to enhance your pleasure.