Peer Facilitator Tools ___________________________________________________
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to demonstrate how to use a male and a female condom.
Expected time of activity: 30 minutes
Beforehand
Have at least one male and female condom; however, the more you have on hand, the better. Condoms may be acquired for free at several clinics and / or community centres. This exercise requires a demonstration. It’ s important that participants see you put on both a male and female condom properly. When and if possible, every participant should have one male and one female condom and will be able to practice using them with a banana, cucumber or dildo. Make sure you practice this exercise several times before you demonstrate it. Follow instructions below:
Activity: How to use the male condom?
Before you put on the condom 1) Always check the expiry date on the condom wrapper!
2) Rub your fingers over the wrapper to ensure air is in the package and the condom hasn’ t dried up.
3) Never open the condom wrapper with your teeth! This could rip or tear the condom.
4) Neverusetwocondoms. Thiscouldleadtotearingofthecondom, makingitin effective in preventing STIs or HIV.