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Instructions for Using a Dental Dam
- Check the expiration date. Do not use expired dental dams or dental dams that are yellowed, brittle, sticky, or have holes.
- If you have oral-anal sex or oral-vaginal sex, use a new dental dam each time to reduce the risk of transmitting disease.
- To make a dental dam out of a male or female condom, unroll the condom and cut off the tip and end of the condom. Then cut lengthwise to make a rectangle.
- Handle a dental dam carefully so as not to damage it with fingernails, teeth, or other sharp objects.
- Rinse off any powder that's on the dam.
- Water-based lubricant may be used on the vulva or anus of your partner before using the dam to increase sensitivity.
- Place and hold the dam against the vulva or anus of the receiving partner. Some will stay in place (like Glide Dams), while others must be held in place for protection. You can also try using a garter belt to hold it and free up your hands.
- Dental dams can only be used once, so after you are done, throw away the dam. Wrap the used dental dam in tissue and throw it away. Do not put it into the toilet, since it can clog plumbing, or throw it on the ground, where it can create an environmental problem.
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