Protection Connection Safer Sex Guide

External Condoms

External condoms are effective at preventing the spread of STIs and HIV, as well as unplanned pregnancy. They come in many styles and sizes: grab one of our sizing kits and experiment! Remember to use a new condom every time you have sex that involves oral, vaginal, or anal sex with a penis or penetrative sex toy. You can even make dams from external condoms to use during mouth-to-vulva or mouth-to-anus sex. 

Available brands and sizes at regular wall hot spots:

  • Regular lubricated external condom
    • Standard size, lubricated, straight-walled latex condom. Brand may vary.
  • FC2 Female Condom® (Internal Condom)
    • FC2 is the only FDA Approved internal condom on the market and can be used in a vagina or the anus. Hormone-free, latex-free (made with nitrile), and is lubricated with premium silicone lubricant. Length: 163–190 mm; Width: 76–90 mm

Available brands and sizes at tabling and outreach events:

  • ONE® Classic Select™
    • Lubricated, straight-walled latex condom
  • ONE® VANISH Hyperthin®
    • 35% thinner and made with a softer latex for a more comfortable intimate experience.
  • ONE® Super Sensitive™ Thin & Smooth
    • Soft, sheer latex with 50% more lubricant than ONE® standard condom. All ONE® Condoms feature Sensatex® ultra-soft latex for a more natural pleasure feeling.
  • ONE® Glowing Pleasures™
    • Glow in the dark condoms! Expose to light for 30 seconds for up to half an hour of glow-in-the-dark fun. Glowing Pleasures™ glow-in-the-dark condoms are made from technologically advanced, non-toxic phosphorous pigment layered between thin layers of latex. Non-GMO, Vegan-friendly, no harmful chemicals.
  • ONE® Legend™
    • Bigger at the head and base to provide extra comfort but fits close around the middle to ensure the condom stays in place.
  • ONE® Extreme Ribs™
    • Generously ribbed for maximum stimulation and pleasure.
  • ONE® Extra Strong™
    • Features softer, thicker latex for sensitivity and security.
  • ONE® Super Studs™
    • Features extra-large studs and a contoured shape for enhanced pleasure.
  • ONE® Color Sensations™
    • Lubricated latex condoms that come in colorful options: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Emerald, Aqua, Blue, Lavender, Purple, and Black.
  • ONE® FlavorWaves™
    • Six delicious flavor experiences in unique colors. Includes: Chocolate Strawberry, Island Punch, Fresh Mint, Bubblegum, Mint Chocolate, and Banana Split. All ONE® Condoms feature Sensatex® ultra-soft latex for a more natural pleasure feeling. Non-GMO, Vegan-friendly, no harmful chemicals.
  • SKYN® Original (non-latex)
    • SKYN® Premium Polyisoprene Lubricated Condoms are made with SKYNFEEL® material, a non-latex material that feels soft and natural, and provide an extraordinary sensitivity. They're free from natural rubber proteins, making them a suitable choice for people with known or suspected latex allergy.
  • Trustex® Lubricated
    • Lubricated condom with a standard shape and a reservoir tip.
  • Trustex® Extra Large
  • Trustex® Ribbed & Studded
    • Feature ribs at the head and studs on the shaft.
  • Trustex® Assorted Color
    • Lubricated latex condom. Assorted colors include blue, green, orange, purple, red, and yellow.
  • LifeStyles® Original Lubricated
    • Natural rubber latex condom.
  • LifeStyles® Tuxedo
    • Standard size lubricated latex condom features a midnight black color.
  • LifeStyles® Snugger Fit
    • A snug fit condom. Anatomically shaped for a closer fit. Made smaller than average so they hug better.
  • LifeStyles® Assorted Colors
    • Natural rubber latex condoms in a variety of colors.

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Internal Condoms

Internal condoms are effective at preventing the spread of STIs and HIV, as well as unplanned pregnancy. They also give protection control to the receiving partner and can be used in the vagina or the anus. Remember to use a new condom every time you have sex that involves oral, vaginal, or anal sex with a penis or penetrative sex toy.

Currently, internal condoms only come in one brand: the FC2® Female Condom. Despite the name, they can be used by anyone! They’re latex free and coated in a soft silicone, spermicide-free lubricant.

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Lubricants

Using lube during sex of any kind enhances pleasure and the comfort of all barrier methods of contraception. Lube also reduces the risk that a condom will break or tear during penetrative or oral sex.

Water-based lubricant:

Water-based lube is safe to use with latex, nitrile, polyisoprene, and polyurethane products. All the brands we stock are free of spermicides, parabens, and oils.

  • ONE® Oasis Premium Personal Lubricant
  • Good Clean Love® Almost Naked (95 percent organic, glycerin-free, 100 percent vegan)

Silicone-based lubricant:

Like water-based lube, silicone lube is safe to use with latex, nitrile, polyisoprene, and polyurethane products, but it’s not compatible with silicone sex toys. Silicone lube is recommended for anal sex.

  • ONE® MOVE silicone lubricant

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Oral Dams

Oral dams (also called dental dams) are sheets of thin material (usually latex) used during mouth-to-vulva or mouth-to-anus sex. They prevent STI and HIV transmission when correctly used every time. Adding lube to the side covering the genitals can add extra sensation.

Available brands at tabling, outreach events, and UHS pharmacy and Duck Nest hot spots:

  • Satin Dams®
    • The first hermetically sealed oral dam on the market.
    • Grape, Strawberry, Vanilla, and Spearmint
    • No sugars or sweeteners that would alter pH levels.
    • 6 x 10-inch thin latex sheets
  • TRUST® Latex Dental Dams
    • Banana, Grape, Mint, Strawberry, and Vanilla
    • 6 x 10-inch latex sheets

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Love Gloves and Finger Cots

Disposable nitrile gloves can be used to reduce the risk of spreading STIs and other infections like UTIs during manual sex (touching the penis, vulva, vagina, or anus) by covering fingernails and rough skin.

Finger cots are worn during manual sex but cover one finger instead of the whole hand. We currently only stock latex finger cots.

Available Sizes

  • Small, medium, large, and extra-large nitrile gloves
  • Love Gloves come packaged in bags of three
  • Finger cots come packaged in bags of three

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Looking for Something Else?

We have extra goodies available at tabling or outreach events such as condom cases, stickers, temporary tattoos, and our STI prevention zine: You’re So Sexy When You’re Not Spreading STIs.

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