Just like any new thing, condoms may feel "weird" at first. Like wearing glasses for the first time, they might feel a bit "weird" or disorienting, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't wear them! Condoms should feel snug so that they do not come off when you use them. However, if they are cutting off blood flow, or painfully tight, you could consider a larger condom size. Remember though, you want a snug fit so it does not slip off, and most people do not need a larger condom as they are very...

First, smells from your vagina or genitals are completely normal and may be because your vagina's pH balance changing, dehydration, sweat, sex, and other causes. This can be especially true as a teen. If it is a fishy odor, this may be a sign of bacterial vaginosis, which is super common and simply caused by an imbalance of the healthy bacteria in your vagina. The risk of this infection can be higher if you are having sex. If you have a fishy smell that is bothering you, we recommend you talk...

Yes, using both condoms and another form of birth control will further decrease your chance of pregnancy! There are many forms of contraceptives (e.g., pills, IUD, implant, hormonal vs non-hormonal). Many methods will prevent pregnancy around 99% of the time. Condoms have the added bonus of also preventing the spread of STIs (sexually transmitted infections)! Condoms are 97% effective at preventing pregnancy if used perfectly, or approximately 82% effective when factoring in human error. So,...