If he says, "It ruins the mood," try saying:
- "Being safe enhances my mood."
- "The safer I feel, the sexier I feel."
If he says, "Are you worried you could catch something?" try saying:
- "Aren't you?"
- "Yeah, but using protection takes care of those worries."
If he says, "I'm clean. I just tested negative for HIV last month," try saying:
- "Last month was last month. If you haven't worn a condom since then, we could both still be at risk."
- "It's nothing personal. I make it a rule every time: no glove, no love."
If he says, "Don't you trust me?" try saying:
- "If you don't want to protect me by using a condom, why are you asking me to trust you?"
- "My life is more important than whether you have doubts about how I feel about you."
If he says, "I don't know how to put this thing on," try saying:
- "Here, let me help you."
- "Let's go check out SexualHealthConnection.com."
Once you've had some practice, it should be easier to convince your partner to use a condom consistently and correctly every time. Then pull down the shades, and enjoy safe, hot, and erotic sex of your own.
