{"id":14015,"date":"2016-02-26T18:22:33","date_gmt":"2016-02-26T10:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=14015"},"modified":"2026-03-14T05:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T04:21:26","slug":"5-surprising-uses-for-condoms-in-and-out-of-the-bedroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/5-surprising-uses-for-condoms-in-and-out-of-the-bedroom\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Surprising Uses for Condoms in and out of the Bedroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Condoms<\/a> are an amazingly effective (and sometimes, downright sexy<\/a>) addition to pleasure that make for safer sex*, but that\u2019s not all<\/em> they\u2019re good for; just check out the other fun and practical uses we\u2019ve found for them in and out of the bedroom!<\/p>\n

1. Make Sure Sharing is Really Caring<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019ve found your perfect pleasure product (or products) it\u2019s natural that you\u2019ll want to share your enthusiasm for them during partnered sex. However, intimate products should be cleaned thoroughly between uses by different people (and unless you\u2019re having sex in the shower<\/a> that is not too convenient). Simple solution? Much like using a fresh condom between partners in a threesome<\/a>, you can cover your favorite internal erogenous zone massager with a condom to share pleasure, rather than bacteria.<\/p>\n

2. There and Back (and Back Again)<\/h2>\n

Covering your sex toys with a condom isn\u2019t just for sharing with new people; it\u2019s also the safest way to use a toy that is for anal play in other ways. (Keep in mind that any toy used anally should be designed with a flared base<\/a>, but rabbit-style toys<\/a> have a natural \u2018stopper\u2019 by virtue of their design.)<\/p>\n

3. Ice Ice (Post) Baby<\/h2>\n

While there are plenty of products that help your muscles strengthen<\/a> before and after childbirth, condoms prove to be a post-birth necessity in quite surprising way: pain relief.<\/p>\n

Fill a condom with water, tie the end off as you would a balloon, and then let it lie flat in the freezer until it\u2019s a slushy consistency. You can pop it inside another condom to prevent leaks and crush up any ice for a wearable ice pack.<\/p>\n

Of course, if you\u2019re a fan of temperature play<\/a> you can also use a condom to create a fully frozen DIY sex toy. Simply take a cardboard paper towel roll (cut length-wise and then re-taped closed to create your ideal diameter) and put a condom in the middle. Tape the open end of the condom around the outside of the paper towel roll and fill with water, then place the upright tube in the freezer. After it has frozen solid, remove the roll and tie off the end as you would a balloon.<\/p>\n

Now, it is important to run this toy under warm water before using; this removes any frost from the outside and will created a thin layer of water within the condom, which will stop it from freezing to your skin if used internally. (It doesn\u2019t need<\/em> to be used internally; it can be an addition to foreplay during partnered sex!)<\/p>\n

4. C\u2019mon Baby Light My Fire<\/h2>\n

On the opposite end of the temperature spectrum, condoms can be also be used to help you light a fire. No, not a metaphorical fire; a condom can be used to help start a literal fire, as demonstrated in the video below.
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