Condoms should not be washed after intercourse and can be discarded directly.
Condom is a male contraceptive tool, worn on the surface of the penis during intercourse, the top of the spermatheca, after ejaculation can be left in the spermatheca at the top of the condom, preventing sperm and egg encounter and combination, so as to play the role of contraception, for a one-time use of the product, so the condom does not need to be cleaned after intercourse, can be directly discarded.
If the condom is used repeatedly, bacteria can grow inside the condom, which can easily lead to secondary inflammatory diseases in both men and women; in addition, the friction resistance of the condom decreases after reuse, and it can be broken, which can lead to contraceptive failure, so the condom should not be washed and reused after intercourse.
If necessary, patients can use condoms under the guidance of a professional physician to avoid improper application, affecting the effectiveness of contraception.