1. Check the expiration date.
2. Handle or apply condoms carefully to avoid tearing with nails or sharp objects.
3. Hold the condom tip and place it over the erect penis. Unroll the condom with your other hand.
4. If during sexual intercourse, you feel that the condom is slipping or breaking, stop and check its condition, as it increases the likelihood of rupture.
5. After removal, while the penis is still erect, hold the base of the condom and withdraw carefully.
6. Dispose of the condom in household waste (not in the toilet).