Devon, 19, condoms, withdrawal, and emergency contraception

I love adventuring with condoms.

May 25, 2016

Devon has been using condoms to protect against STIs and pregnancy since he first started having sex. There are so many types of condoms to experiment with—studded, pleasure packs, and more—and Devon loves trying them out. He notes that flavored condoms can, “add an extra kick to the experience.”

Occasionally, Devon opts to use withdrawal (or the “pull out” method), instead of condoms. He’s also used emergency contraception for added protection. Whatever combination of methods, Devon always brings up STI and pregnancy protection early on with new partners.

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Condom
Very effective if you use them correctly, but not super effective the way most people use them. Hormone free, protect against STIs, and don't require a prescription, but they do require work.
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Withdrawal (pull-out method)
Very effective if you do it correctly (but that can be hard to do). Hormone-free, zero cost, zero side effects.
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Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception (EC) provides the possibility of pregnancy prevention after the fact.