Condoms are an important part of safe sex, but some men have a difficult time staying hard while putting on a rubber. There are a number of reasons why this might occur - one being that the step can be an interruption of the arousing activities that came before. Maintaining arousal while applying a condom is important for men with issues staying erect during this step. Since safe sex is imperative for penis health, men should apprise themselves of different ways to ensure that condoms don’t disrupt the mood.

Visuals

Men are known for being highly visual when it comes to sexual stimulation. Having a partner perform activities that a man enjoys watching can help him maintain an erection while putting on a condom. The partner may masturbate for the man or fondle her breasts as he suits up, for example. If a man has a kink that the partner is into, such as a particular fondness for lingerie, indulging in this for him can also be helpful.

Hand it Over

For some men, having a partner apply the condom is the ticket for maintaining arousal. The partner might want to consider providing some oral stimulation just before applying the condom. He or she can stroke the base of the penis while placing the rubber on his head, then pinch the tip and roll it down. Smoothing out any air bubbles along the shaft can turn into a hand job, making it less a procedural action and more a part of foreplay.

From Behind

The partner who is experienced with putting a condom on his or her lover may wish to do so from behind. The man can kneel or stand, while the partner kneels or stands behind him, kissing his neck, stroking the base of the penis while placing the wrapper on the head and, as with the step above, pinching the tip, rolling it down and smoothing out air bubbles.

At the Entrance

If the partner is female, she can lie on her back, spread her legs and place the rubber in front of her vagina. The man can then kneel in front of her and put the condom on ever-so-close to her opening, then slide right in.

Don’t Skip Proper Steps

Partners can experiment with different ways of keeping the sexiness going during the condom application process, but it’s important that these experiments don’t involve skipping important steps that ensure proper condom use. These steps include:

- Checking the expiration date (best done ahead of time)

- Checking the package and the condom itself for damage

- Squeezing the tip while rolling it down

- Smoothing out air bubbles

- Making sure that the partner is adequately lubricated to prevent condom breakage (not to mention discomfort)

It’s easy to rush when things are getting hot and heavy, but these steps are imperative for correct condom use.

Making condom use part of foreplay requires that partners know what they are doing. It’s a good idea to practice. Get some condoms and practice applying them, either to a man’s penis or another phallic object, following all the proper steps so that one becomes completely comfortable from start to finish.

Some men may experience irritation at the penile tip from friction created by condom use. Fortunately, there are varieties of condoms with roomier tips that may be more comfortable. Applying a drop of lube in the tip can also increase comfort - and pleasure! Another step men can take to prevent friction-related chafing is to apply a penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) daily. With Shea butter and vitamin E, Man1 Man Oil moisturizes the penis to keep the skin smooth, supple and resilient. Skin care is important for men, too, and the penis is no exception. Taking care of the manhood will help maintain sensitivity and function in the long run.