The Excuses to Not Use a Condom, and How to Counter Them

Excuse: I don’t use condoms.
Response: OK, then let’s think of ways we can satisfy each other without intercourse.
Response: I never have sex without a condom. No glove, no love.

Excuse:  I forgot it.
Response: Then forget it.

Excuse: I don’t have a condom with me.
Response: I have one.

Excuse: It’s embarrassing to buy them.
Response: Buy them online.

Excuse: Condoms are too expensive.
Response: How expensive is a pregnancy?

Excuse: I’m allergic to them.
Response: I’m allergic to sperm. It could make me ‘break out’ in STDs and sometimes even pregnancy.
Response: Let’s try a polyurethane or other non-latex condom.

Excuse: But we’ve been having sex without condoms.
Response: I know we could enjoy each other more if I didn’t have to worry.

Excuse: Condoms taste terrible.
Response: Let’s try some of those new flavored condoms.

Excuse: They’re too dry. They make sex uncomfortable.
Response: Let’s try lubricated condoms. If they still feel dry, we can use lubricants.

Excuse: I’m a virgin.
Response: It doesn’t matter.

Excuse:  I’m on the pill.
Response: The pill works great for preventing pregnancy, but condoms can protect us from infections we might not even know we have.

Excuse: I wouldn’t give you a disease. Don’t you trust me?
Response: I know you wouldn’t intentionally, but either of us could have an infection and not know it. Why take chances?

Excuse: I’m sure it’s safe at this time of the month.
Response: There is no safe time when it comes to STDs.
Response: That’s what my sister thought. Now I’m an uncle.

Excuse: Putting it on breaks the mood. It’s not romantic.
Response: It doesn’t have to break the mood. I’ll help you put it on.
Response: It’s not romantic when I’m scared about getting pregnant or sick.

Excuse: Just this once.
Response: Once is all it takes.