Practice makes for perfect safe sex

I’m a recently divorced man in my early 50s. I never used condoms when I was younger, as my ex-wife was on the pill. 

Practice makes for perfect safe sex

When I embark on a new relationship, I want to have safe sex and I don’t want to get anyone pregnant, but I’m unused to condoms and I’m worried that I won’t be able to enjoy sex if I am wearing one.

The way to overcome your anxiety about condoms is to practise using them during solo sex, so that you get used to the sensation.

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