Dear Emily,
I am a freshman in college and a virgin. However, that is about to change. I have been going out with my girlfriend for several months now, and we think we are ready to have sex. I just have one question: What do I do with the condom afterward? Do I throw it in the garbage in my room? Do I go to the bathroom and flush it down the toilet, even though this requires putting on a robe and walking down the hall to the bathroom with a dirty condom in my hand? Or do I throw it out the window and hope it doesn't hit someone?
Condom Rookie
Every now and then, writing a sex column makes my life a tad awkward. This is one of those times. I'm not a guy. Never have I worried what to do with a sticky, used piece of latex in the aftermath of a hot hookup. So, for the second time this year, I unscientifically polled my male friends both by phone and by walking around my workplace yelling, "What do you dudes do with used condoms?" I got some odd looks; however, I also got you an answer.
The overwhelming majority of the men I asked said that they throw the gross (but necessary) thing in the trashcan. One particularly helpful guy told passed on this tip - if you're embarrassed about someone possibly finding said condom, wrap it in a tissue before tossing. Another guy told me his reasons for using the trashcan, especially in the dorms, where the plumbing might be sketchy. What if the toilet clogs? No one wants to explain that one to the maintenance guys. So, trashcan it is. Plus, do you really want to toss on a towel and make an awkward mad dash to the trashcan the bathroom?
My personal advice: don't worry so much about what to do with the condom. I am very, very happy that you've made a decision to be safe in your sexual adventures by using protection. This is an extremely important, positive step. However, you're losing your virginity. The most important thing for you to do is masturbate as many times as you can that day before you and your girl get down to it.
Oh, but if you do decide to throw your used friend out the window, I will give you $100 for photographic evidence that you did so if the condom hits someone. No, really. I will. I need some entertainment.
Do you have a sex question for me? E-mail it in to gsoeditors@gmail.com. Until next time, stay safe and sane.
Emily Anne
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